Emergency Medicine APP (NP or PA) in Western Region Sites Minnesota

CentraCare – Emergency Department is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to staff our Western Region Emergency Departments in Long Prairie, Melrose, and Sauk Centre, MN; with the ability to see and treat all age ranges.  

Responsibilities

As a member of the ED/ER team, you will care for patients in an acute setting utilizing advanced assessment and physical examination skills to provide high-quality patient care services.   

Schedule

• 1.0 FTE
• Varying shifts (12 hrs., 16 hrs.), days/hours, and locations
• This position will have shifts scheduled into the weekend and holiday rotations

Requirements

To be eligible for this position you must meet the following requirements -

• Completion of a formal nurse practitioner or physician assistant program approved by a national accrediting agency
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant
• Current or pending licensure in the State of Minnesota
• ATLS or CALS, ACLS, BLS Certifications
• This position is open to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who are interested in providing care in an Emergency Department setting, licensed and able to treat patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics.  

Experience

Preference given to candidates having relevant provider work experience in one of the following areas -

• Emergency Department
• Urgent Care
• Family Medicine
• Walk-In Clinic

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $138,444 per year; exact wage determined by years of related experience
• Salary range: $138,444 - $183,872 per year
• Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
• Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

In addition, all applicants must have a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider card and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number prior to receiving clinical privileges.  Additional certifications needed are ACLS, ATLS or CALS. 

JOB SUMMARY

The APP provides direct, high-quality patient care services requiring extensive skills and competency. The APP makes independent and collaborative health care decisions. The APP practices within the scope of practice as defined by certification/licensure standards and state and federal regulations.  The Advanced Practice provider follows established protocols and collaborates with physicians, however, does have day-to-day independence in health care decisions.

EEO/AA

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce and all individuals, including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model.

CentraCare’s Long Prairie, Melrose, and Sauk Centre locations are Level IV trauma centers and critical access hospitals with family medicine clinics, advanced imaging, and comprehensive outpatient services. Each serves a welcoming, family-friendly community surrounded by parks, lakes, and abundant recreational opportunities.

About CentraCare

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.