Riverwood Healthcare Center is looking for a patient-centered, compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is passionate about serving those they care for and providing exceptional care to join our growing Primary Care team. To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate must demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills, the ability to be a team player, demonstrate good judgment, as well as possess the ability to provide personalized and compassionate healthcare.
Position SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is an Advanced Practice Provider who provides comprehensive health care. The scope of practice includes assessment of the physical and psychological status of individuals, families and groups; health promotion, health maintenance and the management of stable chronic diseases and minor acute illnesses. The scope of practice will align with approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant clinical privileges. A physician is available for consultation.
This position provides care for or assistance to patients of all ages, including: newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Position QualificationsBachelor’s degree and successful completion of an accredited advanced practitioner training or physician assistant training program. Board certification as a nurse practitioner (family or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program or national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Experience in Family Medicine, Urgent Care or related specialty preferred.
Current Minnesota RN license, current Nurse Practitioner certification or National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. State license and DEA required. Current BLS and ACLS certification.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop database on patients through health and developmental history, physical examination, laboratory data and other diagnostic testing
• Assess the patient.
• Institute a plan of care.
• Educate individuals, families and groups in the clinic/hospital/nursing home setting regarding their illness, lifestyle and treatment plan so that he/she/they may become more responsible for his/her/their own healthcare.
• Consult with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery.
• Manage treatment modalities within parameters mutually agreed upon by the medical staff.
• Provide emergency treatment when indicated.
• Coordinate disease prevention, health promotion and health maintenance programs within the facility and community.
• Provide psychological support and counseling.
• Assist in providing learning experiences for nursing staff and others.
• Participate in appropriate administrative, educational and research activities

Compensation/Benefits

• Fully paid Family Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death Insurance
• Fully paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account
• Identity Theft and Legal Shield Plan
• Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage
• Provider Assistance Plan through VITAL WorkLife - offering peer-to-peer coaching, mentoring and counseling services for provider and family
• Retirement Savings Options with company match
• Generous CME Allowance
• Onsite Employee Fitness Center
• Quality Incentive

For more information, please contact Jill Marquardt, Provider Recruitment at jmarquardt@rwhealth.org | 218-927-5587 or visit www.riverwoodhealthcare.org
Riverwood Healthcare Center is an independent, fully integrated health system with three primary care clinics and a highly acclaimed critical access hospital. Offering our patients all private hospital rooms, a deluxe birthing center and state-of-the-art ICU along with a Level III Trauma Center and Level I Heart Attack Hospital through our partnership with Minneapolis Heart Institute and Abbott Northwestern.
We are proud of our partnerships and the ability to provide an incredible variety of services to our patients, from the comfort of their local community – Cardiology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, OB/GYN, Urology, Oncology – all with a patient-centered, team approach to care.
Join our growing practice of over 60 physicians, specialists, and surgeons.

• Flexibility
• Dedicated Hospitalists
• ED covered by dedicated Riverwood employed physicians 24/7
• Immediate access to advanced labs and diagnostic testing
• EPIC electronic medical record
• Recent outpatient clinic expansion
• Current 72,000 sq ft surgery expansion
• Extensive physician involvement in decision-making with senior leadership
• 11 Family Practice Physicians, 2 Internal Medicine Physicians, 4 ER Physicians, 20 Advanced Practice Providers, 4 General Surgeons, 3 Orthopaedic Surgeons, 4 OB/GYNs, 2 Urologists, Certified Nurse Midwife, Oncology, Podiatry, Behavioral Health as well as a variety of other specialists
• 25 bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics – Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison
• Joint Commission Accreditation Gold Seal of Approval
• Strong employee and provider satisfaction
• Strong culture of employee wellness, including an onsite Employee Fitness Center
• Serving a community of over 16,000 people year-round – growing to 100,000 on summer weekends
• Level III Trauma Center and CALS Hospital
• Level I Heart Attack Hospital affiliated with Minneapolis Heart Institute and Abbott Northwestern Hospital

COMMUNITY DETAILSLive where everyone else vacations! Riverwood Healthcare Center is located in a beautiful setting in Minnesota’s Northwoods and Up North Lake Country. Our community is known for its core values, hard work, willingness to help a neighbor and safe environment to raise a family. With several hundred lakes and several scenic rivers (Mississippi, Ripple, Rice) within Aitkin County, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing are just some of the world-class recreational activities to be enjoyed.
Scenic forests harbor excellent hunting, as well as trails for biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Nationally recognized mountain biking trails allow for hours of adventure and challenge on the trails. Championship-level golf courses and specialty shopping abound along with a variety of cultural and entertainment venues. You will find a community where your children’s education is a top priority, with opportunities for the arts, athletics, and other extracurricular activities.

• Located just two hours north of Minneapolis – St. Paul
• Rich variety of local businesses
• Strong public education K-12 school system with enriched, advanced placement and honors programs available
• Exceptional opportunities for the arts, athletics, and other extracurricular activities

Riverwood is an equal-opportunity employer.
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