Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Department

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

Join a dynamic pediatric emergency medicine team at Children's Minnesota! We are seeking a passionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) who enjoys caring for a diverse pediatric population and is committed to delivering exceptional care to children and families.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will practice as an independent clinician while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team. This role is responsible for the direct care and clinical management of pediatric patients at our St. Paul and Minneapolis Emergency Department locations. APPs in the pediatric emergency department practice to the full scope of their licensure within a team-based model that includes both independent patient visits and shared visits alongside an attending physician.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric patients presenting with a wide range of acute and traumatic conditions

Obtain histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and implement treatment plans

Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions appropriate to the patient population

Collaborate with attending physicians, pediatric specialists, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality care

Schedule Requirements

• We are open to a range of 0.8 to 1.0 FTE, depending on candidate interest and program needs.
• Rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays

The Children's Emergency departments, located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, are staffed 24 hours-a-day by board-eligible or board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and by nurses with specialized education in pediatric emergency medicine. Each facility is designed to support short-stay needs, coordinate pediatric and neonatal care transport, assault and abuse services, access to pediatric specialists, and emergency telephone consultation and referral.

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

Physician Assistant Requirements:

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

Experience:

Current/previous experience in inpatient pediatrics as a nurse, nurse practitioner, or PA preferred.

Current BLS certification

Current PALS required with 3 months of hire

Physical Demands Please click here to view the Physical Demands 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.