Job Description:
Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.
Education Qualifications:

NP: Master's degree in nursing

PA: Bachelor’s degree in a health/science-related field

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Looking for a new or experienced casual NP/PA to care for all ages at our Park Rapids, MN Walk-In Clinic and our Detroit Lakes, MN Urgent Care. You will collaborate with a great group of physicians, advanced practice clinicians and support staff in delivering high-quality acute care needs. The practitioner will be able to provide the full range of medicine in an enjoyable and fulfilling work environment that is both face-paced and growing. 

• Casual (PRN) status
• Typical schedule will vary and may include 8–11-hour days at the Park Rapids Walk In Clinic and Detroit Lakes Urgent Care, as well as the potential for 8 hour days in one of our outreach clinics in Walker or Menahga.
• Both sites are typically staffed with 2 Providers and 2 nurses per shift with each averaging 18 – 24 patients per shift. The Park Rapids Walk In Clinic is open 8:00 am – 6:30 pm, M-F, and Saturday 8:00 – 12:00 pm with occasional holiday hours. The Detroit Lakes Urgent Care is open 8:00 am-7:30 pm, M-F, and 8:00 am- 3:30 pm Sat & Sun
• The outlying clinics are open 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, M – F.
• Experience in Walk-in, Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine is a plus!

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
• Experience in Walk-in, Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine is a plus!

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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

For more information, contact:

Kristen Reardon | 701-361-6026 | Kristen.Reardon@EssentiaHealth.org 

Pay Range
$50.95 - $71.33 / hour

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.