Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Number of Job Openings Available:1Date Posted:November 11, 2024Department:62086600 Allina Health Group Urgent Care SavageShift:Day/Evening (United States of America)Shift Length:8/12 combo shiftHours Per Week:40Union Contract:Non-UnionWeekend Rotation: Every OtherJob Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.Key Position Details:Job Description:Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.Principle ResponsibilitiesProvides clinical care for patientsCompletes comprehensive patient assessments.Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.Conducts patient education when working to manager chronic illness or wellness care.Refers for specialty care when determined.Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.Participates in health care teamPromotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.Acts as resource to members of the team.Works with primary care team for program development.Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsMaster's degree-Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner programPreferred Qualifications Minimum 2 years experience post Nurse Practitioner training strongly preferredLicenses/CertificationsLicensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hireCertified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) required Certification within specialty upon hireACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 DaysDrug Enforcement Administration upon hire requiredPhysical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently