Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Casual)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations.
• Compile patient medical data, including health history.
• Order diagnostic tests, such as imaging, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including suturing, splinting, wound care, nerve blocks, and other procedures appropriate for an emergency department setting.
• Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and help provide continuity of care.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, and medical devices.
• Instruct and counsel patients on compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
• Work with a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (Epic) to create and maintain patient records.
• Care for and communicate with patients, family members, co‑workers, and other medical professionals.
• Maintain professionalism, uphold ethical principles regarding clinical care, confidentiality, informed consent, and business practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate program or an accredited school of nursing and formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Current PA license through the MN Board of Medical Practice or current RN & NP license by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Active DEA license; certified through the NCCPA, ANCC/AANP, or eligible for the ANCC/AANP national exam and meet threshold criteria for Credentialing and Privileges.
• Certified in BLS (required) and ACLS (required); preferably ATLS (not required for this casual position).
• Efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical tasks.
• Interpersonal and communication skills that enable effective information exchange with patients, families, physicians, professional associates, and others within the system.
• Three or more years of experience as a PA/NP in a tertiary, high‑volume emergency department where typical emergency procedures are routinely performed.

Schedule

10‑hour rotating shifts. Opening: Casual FTE.

Compensation

Casual rate of pay is $85/hr. Additional compensation earned with shift differentials and incentive bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.