Full Job Description
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.
We have an exciting opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Infectious Diseases. This Advanced Practice Provider will provide medical management of patients in the ambulatory setting. The APP will support physicians as well as work independently in providing primary care to patients with HIV.
This position offers flexibility and can accommodate a candidate seeking 0.8 – 1.0 FTE.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform initial and on-going assessment of patients’ medical, physical and psychosocial status; complete accurate and prompt documentation of care delivered
- Obtain and evaluate health and medical history; perform physical exam, conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history; order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments; may prescribe, administer and dispense therapeutic devices and legend drugs
- Discuss, offer, and manage antiretroviral therapy appropriate and consistent with protocols and national guidelines
- Offer prophylaxis and treatment for opportunistic infections and other HIV-related illnesses as consistent with protocols and national guidelines
- Screen patients for STIs in manner consistent with clinic protocols and national guidelines
- Support physicians in the completion of cervical cancer screening and health maintenance activities for women living with HIV
- Assess risk, provide education and recommendations, and prescribe medications and vaccinations prior to international travel
- Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, and physical examination
- Identify needs of the individual, family or community and develop a plan of care and/or education plan
- Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies
- Re-assess and modify the plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals
- Contribute to on-going medical and nursing staff teaching programs
- Support new and existing programs which expand the organization’s role in the community
- Participate in performance improvement activities
- Adhere to productivity standards established by the organization
- Maintain continuing education requirements for licensure and certification
- Perform other related duties as assigned after proper training
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program
- Current MN license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant in the State of Minnesota (or eligibility)
- Certification in the area of specialization by an agency authorized to certify professional nurses in advanced practice
- BLS
- Experience providing HIV primary and specialty care (APP, RN or other position)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experienced NP or PA
- Certification from the American Academy of HIV Medicine. If not current, APP will be expected to pursue certification and maintain certification while employed
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Team player, flexible, confident, dependable, self-starter and organized
- Ability to work well under stress in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work without close supervision
- Follows through to completion on assigned tasks
- Excellent communicator verbally and in writing
- Creative in seeking out opportunities for improvement and personal growth
- Enjoys working with a diverse population
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Works effectively with interpreters
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Competent computer skills
SALARY Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on years since licensure and specialty area. The grid below represents current pay rates (rates adjusted annually in April) for this position:
TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE – PROVIDERS
- We offer a competitive compensation plan based on your skills and experience/training related to this position, and internal equity.
- We provide an extensive benefits program that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition Reimbursement; Annual Business Expense Account dollars (available only for benefit eligible positions). Professional Liability Coverage is provided at all FTE levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others.
Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300+ APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.
Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.
Total Rewards Package:
- We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
- We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
- For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)