Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Public Health Clinic

Description

Join us as we change the way health care is provided to those who need us most. Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless is seeking a part -time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who has an interest in and skill and experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness. In this role, you will provide health care services at local shelters and drop-in centers in downtown Minneapolis area. Chronic, preventative, and acute care services are provided on a walk-in basis to adults, youth, children, and infants. You’ll join a strong, diverse, multidisciplinary team of medical providers, registered nurses, social workers, licensed practical nurses and medical assistants. Hennepin County Public Health is committed to advancing health and racial equity. We recognize racism is a public health crisis. We are committed to change and co-creating solutions with those impacted to support communities where everyone experiences optimal health and wellness. Racial diversity is critical to this mission. We encourage you to join us in this work! Learn more about the work of Health Care for the Homeless, watch this video. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Salary will be based upon qualifications: Nurse Practitioner $76,961.87 – $161,203.28 Annually Physician Assistant $105,383.52 – $161,203.28 Annually Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be on-site to provide health care throughout Minneapolis and may require travel between different locations, and remote as job duties required. Work hours are Monday – Friday, with rotating shifts being on call after hours, and may include one evening shift per week. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About the position type: This is a part time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Nurse Practitioner. Click here to view the job classification specification. This position is internally classified as a Physician Assistant. Click here to view the job classification specification. In the Nurse Practitioner position, you will:

• Provide medical consultation, care and education to youth, adults, and children.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient mental, physical, and psychosocial status, while doing triage for patients who require a higher level of care.
• Obtain and evaluate patient health and medical history and document in the EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Perform physical examinations and conduct preventative screening procedures based on age and medical history; identify medical and health risks.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, referral, and follow-up; develop patient care plan.
• Provide health education, counseling, consultation, and advocacy based on needs identified in care plan.
• Provide supervision or lead work direction to professional and/or support staff, including other nurse practitioners.

In the Physician Assistant position, you will:

• Provide medical consultation, care and education to youth, adults, and children.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient mental, physical, and psychosocial status, while doing triage for patients who require a higher level of care.
• Obtain and evaluate patient health and medical history and document in the EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Perform physical examinations and conduct preventative screening procedures based on age and medical history; identify medical and health risks.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, referral, and follow-up; develop patient care plan.
• Provide health education, counseling, consultation, and advocacy based on needs identified in care plan.

Need to have:

• For hire as a Nurse Practitioner:
  • One of the following:
    • Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota and National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (CNP).
    • Possession of a valid license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota.
  • National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

• For hire as a Physician Assistant:
  • Graduation from an accredited physician assistant (PA) program.
  • Certification or eligibility for certification from the State of Minnesota as a Physician Assistant. Must also complete the Delegation Agreement and Notice of Intent to Practice as required by the MN Board of Medical Practice.

Nice to have:

• Current CPR certification.
• Experience:
  • Working as a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant.
  • Providing healthcare services to people experiencing homelessness.
  • With healthcare disparities and inequities.
  • Providing care to patients with substance use disorders (SUD).
  • Working with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Ability to:
  • Work independently and interdependently with professionals from other disciplines.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and issues of diverse individuals.

About the department: Hennepin County Public Health’s vision is for all people who live, work and play in Hennepin County to experience optimal health grounded in health and racial equity. Our department works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them to be healthy. We promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, and reduce chronic diseases. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Watch this video for application best practices and tips. This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis, and/or a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Taylor Dahlberg [email protected] #LI