Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care

Description:

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.


Children's Minnesota West St. Paul Primary Care Clinic has an opening for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team.


The West St. Paul clinic is a pediatric primary care clinic offering outpatient services to patients (infants through adolescents) from the surrounding urban and suburban metro areas.


The clinic provides a range of services, from well-child care to walk-in care, as well as educational and outreach programs. Providers care for children with complex medical and psychosocial issues, manage acute and chronic childhood illnesses, and provide parental guidance for childhood development and nutrition.


We offer wrap-around services in our clinic, including Integrated Behavioral Health providers, interpreter services, access to Adolescent Health and Gender health providers, along with resource navigators through a program called Community Connect.


In the clinic, we see 10,000 - 11,000 visits a year, staffed by 4 pediatricians and 2 advanced practice providers.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Advanced practice providers provide a range of services, from well-child care, sports physicals, management of acute and chronic illnesses, and addressing nutritional, developmental, and behavioral concerns.


Children's Minnesota offers numerous opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. Additionally, there are chances to engage in teaching students within the clinical setting. These educational opportunities are designed to provide ongoing learning and growth.


• Position posted as a .8 FTE; however, we are open to a .6 FTE to a 1.0 FTE, depending on candidate interest and program needs.

• Clinic hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/ LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:


APRN Requirements:

Current MN RN/APRN License. Nationally Board Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with either the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice preferred.


-OR-

Physician Assistant Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Physician Assistant Certification by the NCCPA Certification Board and MN Medical Board license required.

Current BLS certification


Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.


All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.


Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.