Nurse Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Primarily Outpatient

Number of Job Openings Available:1Date Posted:September 23, 2024Department:31009902 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates United Hospital CampusShift:Day (United States of America)Shift Length:8 hour shiftHours Per Week:40Union Contract:Non-UnionWeekend Rotation: OccasionalJob 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:This position will be primarily outpatient at the United campus in St. Paul, with occasional inpatient coverage as needed.Provides intrathecal baclofen pump management in partnership with physician. Training will be provided.Supports Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates practiceMonday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmAverage of 6 to 8 patients seen per day in clinicOccasional weekendsNo callTeam of 5 physicians and one other advanced practice provider on-siteJob Description:Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. 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 manage 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.Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsMaster's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner programPreferred Qualifications New Graduates may be consideredExperience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation preferredLicenses/CertificationsLicensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hireCertified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hireACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 DaysDrug Enforcement Administration required upon hirePhysical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently