Duluth, MN

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Children's Hospital (SMCH) and Pediatrics Clinics in Duluth, MN provide highly specialized, regional pediatric care close to home. We are dedicated to providing patient and family centered care in a multidisciplinary manner. That focus has allowed us to grow a diverse pediatric subspecialty practice, in addition to comprehensive general pediatric care. We enjoy a close working relationship with our Family Advisory Council, Child Life Specialists, pediatric Pharmacists, pediatric Dieticians, pediatric Behavioral Specialists (including child psychiatry), and pediatric Therapists (PT, OT, and SLP). Our many achievements include the region's only: Level III NICU, Pediatric Hospitalist service, PICU, Pediatric Cancer Center, Pediatric Therapy Center, inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation unit, and the pediatric behavioral health and substance abuse treatment center, Amberwing. St. Mary's Children's Hospital is designated by the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NAHCRI) as a Children's Hospital within a hospital and is 1 of only 8 Children's Hospitals in MN. 

PRACTICE SPECIFICS:

• Level III NICU with 18 private rooms. Average 330 admissions/year; Average daily census – 14 infants
• Join 4 MDs, 4 NNPs, 1 PA, and an outstanding nursing staff.
• 24/7 in house coverage
• Well established and collaborative relationship with Level IV NICUs in the Twin Cities area.
• Strong OB physician and perinatologist support. 24/7 OB Hospitalist model.
• Pediatric specialists and sub-specialists on staff ranging from oncology to neurology
• Supporting member of NACHRI, committed to excellence in providing health care to children through clinical care, research, training and advocacy
• Strong quality programming including participation in the Vermont Oxford Network (VON) database and quality initiatives.
• Active Neonatal Transport Team serving MN, WI and MI

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Ability to work independently
• Experience in NICU Preferred
• Desired skills: Intubation, chest tube insertion, NRP, invasive lines, ability to serve as leader of the neonatal transport team.

EDUCATION:

• Masters degree in nursing
• National certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in MN
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in MN
• Current certification in CPR/NPR
• National certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:

Theresa Madrinich, Recruiter

Email: Theresa.Madrinich@EssentiaHealth.org

Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.