Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Emergency Department Observation Unit at University of Minnesota Medical Center
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
Description: Fairview Health Services is currently interviewing Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Emergency Department Observation Unit at University of Minnesota Medical Center right now, this job will be placed in Minnesota. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly se! e the descriptions. Fairview Health Services seeks 1 full- time (1.0 FTE) and 1 part- time (0.7 FTE) board-eligible/board certified Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant sto provide care and services to patients in the newly developed Emergency Department Observation Unit at the University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Campus.
The Observation Unit is located in the hospital and is designed to streamline ED throughput by moving patients presenting with more complex conditions into an area better suited for their treatment. The setting is geared toward patients who require more management or attention than can be given in the traditional ED, but do not need the length or level of services provided in the inpatient setting. The goal of the Observation Unit is to avoid unnecessary and costly inpatient admissions by aggressively diagnosing and treating patients' symptoms, allowing them to go home in a timely manner.
In this role, the NP/PA:
! Delivers health care services to the Observation Unit patient! s under the supervision of the collaborating physician(s).
Obtains health history and performs assessment accurately.
Assesses, diagnoses, treats and monitors acute and chronic health problems of the patients as defined by established guidelines and protocols.
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
Prescribes medications and/or recommends over-the-counter medications as appropriate.
Promotes positive health behaviors and instructs clients in self-care skills.
Communicates with the collaborating physician in a timely manner and refers all clients to the collaborating physician as appropriate.
Coordinate discharge for patients to outpatient facilities, consultations, and follow up appointments; writes prescriptions; and provides patient education.
Position Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Adult Practitioner training program ! or a graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program. Have a current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice. Be certified through ANCC or eligible for ANCC national exam or through the NCCPA and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in Emergency Medicine or Inpatient Medicine is preferred. Observation Unit experience highly preferred.
NP and PAs will staff the unit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Must be able to work day/evening/and overnight shifts.
Practice Information
The University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview offers a full range of emergency services ranging from minor injuries to life-saving care. Specialty areas include: behavioral emergency, heart and vascular c! are, obstetrics, trauma, and stroke. Our physicians are experienced and! highly trained in emergency medicine providing exceptional care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The 26 Emergency Department physicians are committed to providing comprehensive medical care to patients with urgent medical needs on the Riverside and University Campuses of the University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC) UMMC is a Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center and Level I Cardiac Center. Approximately 50,000 patients are seen annually between the two campuses. Lab, diagnostic services, and specialty consults are available.
Hospital Information
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview is the teaching hospital of the University of Minnesota Medical School and a 1,932- licensed bed facility. Located on two campuses, one on the east bank and the other on the west bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. The medical center offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services from heart transplant surgery! to cancer treatment and more. As one of the most respected academic medical centers in the nation, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, balances responsiveness to patients' needs with access to innovative treatments and technology, delivering superior health outcomes.
Volumes:
Average inpatient admissions (annually): 34,497
Average number of Emergency Department visits annually: 54,490
Average number of surgical cases annually: 23,395
Average number of deliveries annually: 2,334
Awards and Recognition:
Ranked the best hospital in the Twin Cities metro area and among the top hospitals in the country in eleven specialties, according to U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals," Rankings in 2012
More than seventy physicians from the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview were honored in over thirty specialties by Mpls and St. Paul Magazine "! Top Doctor List of 2012." The physicians were singled out by their peer! s as the best health care providers in the Twin Cities.
Ranked among the nation's top academic medical center in quality of care, according to a University HealthSystem Consortium report.
Community Overview
With 22 lakes in the city limits alone, Minneapolis combines a lush green environment with cosmopolitan sophistication. Music, theater and world-class art, history and culture museums thrive here alongside abundant sports and recreation opportunities. Annual events bring community members together--such as the summer Aquatennial, the Twin Cities Marathon-held during the first weekend in October, and the Holidazzle Parade held each evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sidewalk dining, abundant shopping, educational excellence and economic vitality combine to make Minneapolis an attractive city in which to live and work.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fairview Health Services seeks 1 full- time (1.0 FTE) and 1 part- time (0.7 FTE! ) board-eligible/board certified Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant sto provide care and services to patients in the newly developed Emergency Department Observation Unit at the University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Campus.
The Observation Unit is located in the hospital and is designed to streamline ED throughput by moving patients presenting with more complex conditions int...
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Fairview Health Services seeks 1 full- time (1.0 FTE) and 1 part- time (0.7 FTE) board-eligible/board certified Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant sto provide care and services to patients in the newly developed Emergency Department Observation Unit at the University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Campus.
The Observation Unit is located in the hospital and is designed to streamline ED throughput by moving patients presenting with more complex conditions int...
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