Family Nurse Practitioner

What You’ll Do:

In collaboration with the Psychiatrist & Inpatient Team, the Family Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Consultant (PCC) provides direction for the management of patients with medical conditions. Responsible for providing medical consultations and providing comprehensive, direct services to patients and their families including assessment of physical symptoms and pharmacological interventions.

• Responsible for conducting admission history and physical examinations for psychiatrically hospitalized youth and young adults within 24 hours of admission
• Makes appropriate medical referrals outside the organization when indicated
• Collaborates with physicians and RNs to review cases, provide treatment, and offer input regarding capability of providing care to patients with medically complex presentations
• Oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age appropriate care for the assigned population
• Provides education to staff and patients/families
• Weekday coverage needed; to support Inpatient Hospital with physical presence in the hospital generally 9:00 am-4:00 pm. 

 

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Position requires medical knowledge possessed by individuals trained as a nurse practitioner or a certified physician assistant.
• Current Minnesota NP licensure and board certification (family medicine) or registration by the MN Board of Medical Practice and PA certification by the NCCPA are required.
• 2-3 years experience practicing as an FNP and working with both pediatric and adult populations. 
• Experience with psychiatric illness in adults and youth preferred.
• Must have ability to work effectively as a part of a treatment team.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office Products including Outlook and Word required.
• Must have strong skills in clinical case management, time management, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to treat all age populations consistent with licensure or have the capacity to develop these skills.
• Must have ability to manage a variety of clinical obligations in timely manner.

 

Compensation for this role ranges from $53-$72 per hour depending on education and experience. 

Additional Details: Per diem opportunity for weekday coverage.