Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Elk River

Posted:
7/1/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Elk River, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

July 02, 2024

Department:

62419900 Allina Health Group Elk River

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of a thriving community.

Allina Health’s commitment to Whole Person Care – mind, body, spirit and connection to community – defines our approach and how we shape our offerings. Our Primary Care providers partner with our Mental Health service line and the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing to provide whole person care in the clinic setting. When we provide Whole Person Care, we help people do more, feel stronger and live better than they ever thought possible.

Key Position Details:

Allina Health Elk River Clinic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their busy practice. 

  • Primary care team has 2 Family Medicine Physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers, 2 Pediatricians
  • Services offered: Medical imaging, sports medicine, and mental health services
  • 36 patient contact hours per week
  • Minimal call coverage, phone only, RN triage support
  • Outpatient practice providing care to all ages, including growing families
  • Clinic hours are Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5pm and closed Saturday-Sunday
  • EMR: Excellian is one of the most comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) systems in the nation.

Located 35 miles Northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Elk River offers a small town atmosphere with fast and easy access to the cultural and sporting events of the Twin Cities by Highways 10, 169, 101 and Interstate 94. The Elk River community offers a public park and beach, fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, biking and cross country ski trails. Elk River is home to companies offering a variety of products and services including financial, printing, machine shops, international services and much more. This business community has been a major catalyst behind the growth experienced in the area. Much of this rapid growth is young families with children moving into the Elk River community.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities
  • Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
  • Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
  • Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
  • Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or workflows.
  • May participate in peer review and quality assurance

Job Requirements

  • Master's degree Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program required
  • Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
  • Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required
  • Master's degree Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program required

OR

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire and
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) required certification within specialty upon hire and
  • ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days and
  • Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain) 
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI) 
  • Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and hospital privileges, if applicable 


Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently