Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine, Olivia Hospital & Clinic (0.60 FTE)

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Emergency Medicine team. This is a 0.60 FTE part-time position supporting the Olivia Hospital & Clinic Emergency Medicine Department.

Oliva Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a large health care organization spanning Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The HealthPartners care system includes a multi-specialty group practice that serves more than 1.2 million patients. Being part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our patients receive every day.

As a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant, you will be part of HealthPartners care system. The position requires a current unrestricted medical license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Must be comfortable working independently. A minimum of three years of emergency medicine experience is required.

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you'll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It's the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you'll join us.

LOCATIONS and WORK SCHEDULE:

The primary work site for this position is Olivia Hospital & Clinic.

This position requires flexibility to work a variety of shift lengths, with assignments ranging from 12-hour to 72-hour shifts, based on departmental and patient care needs. Scheduling may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess patient to determine physical and emotional needs.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Prescribes and administers medications and injections according to physician directions.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Posts tests and examination results.
• Performs procedures approved within scope of practice and as instructed by physician.
• Delegates care and makes appropriate referrals to specialties.
• Respects physical privacy of patients.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Provides patient education.
• Instructs patients regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Establish patient specific goals that are consistent with the overall plan of care.
• Networks with health team members by communicating data based on diagnosis to provide continuity of care.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Communicates changes in client status with provider and/or family members.
• Modifies, implements, and evaluates individualized teaching plan in order to restore, maintain or promote health.
• Collaborates with other health team members in intra/inter departmental issue recognition and resolution.
• Gives pertinent and timely report to co-workers.
• Ability to utilize electronic medical record effectively.

• Documents accurately and legibly.

BENEFITS:

HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.50 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, paid time off, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CEU reimbursement account. Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists.

NEIGHBORHOOD:

Olivia is a small town located in Renville County, which is home to rustic parks, hiking trails, fishing and birding opportunities, horse trails, camps and hunting. The area is also home to many neighboring county parks, including Mack Lake, Birch Coulee, Vicksburg and Lake Allie. Just an hour and a half west of the Twin Cities, Renville offers small-town charm while being accessible for day and weekend trips to Minneapolis/St. Paul.

TO APPLY:

For more information about the position or to apply, please contact Holly Pietruszewski, Clinician Recruiter at Holly.A.Pietruszewski@HealthPartners.com

For immediate consideration, please apply online.