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Mayo Clinic
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care
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What they do
A Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to infant, children and adolescent patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$118,940 / year median in Minnesota
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description The Advanced Practice Provider, either Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, functions as an Intensivist within an 18 bed critical care unit. This role partners with a multidisciplinary team to manage critically ill and complex patients from admission through transfer. The APP provides high quality, evidence based care and demonstrates advanced clinical judgment, strong technical competence, and professional communication. This is a nocturnist role requiring night shifts, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule. Key Responsibilities Patient Assessment and Documentation Perform and document comprehensive history and physical examinations, daily progress notes, and transfer and discharge summaries in the electronic health record Order and interpret diagnostic tests using appropriate clinical assessment techniques Continuously assess patient risk factors including medication effects, hemodynamic stability, nutrition, mobility, fluid balance, and invasive therapies Diagnosis and Clinical Decision Making Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop accurate diagnoses for acute and complex conditions Order, perform, interpret, and oversee diagnostic testing Develop and document differential diagnoses and risk stratification to guide care planning Care Planning and Implementation Develop individualized, evidence based plans of care aligned with clinical protocols and patient needs Identify expected outcomes and adjust plans based on patient condition and response Prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to optimize outcomes Perform procedures within scope and competency, including line placement and removal, suturing, and wound management Monitoring and Evaluation Continuously evaluate patient progress and modify the plan of care based on clinical findings Ensure vigilant monitoring and attention to detail to support optimal patient outcomes Communication and Collaboration Maintain effective communication with the interdisciplinary care team Facilitate clear communication with patients, families, and staff to ensure continuity of care Complete documentation accurately, timely, and in compliance with regulatory standards During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.
Qualifications Nurse Practitioner:
Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current MN RN and APRN license and certification as a FNP, ANP or ACNP.Physician Assistant:
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the MN State Board of Medical Practice.Additional Qualifications:
Active BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required Open to new grads with fellowship training, ICU clinical or RN experience; ICU APP experience preferred Strong focus on evidence based practice and patient safety Collaborative, team driven environment External applicants: To be considered for this position please upload a cover letter and personal statement along with 2-3 letters of reference with your online application.New Graduates:
at least 2 letters must be from clinical preceptors.Mayo Clinic employees:
To be considered for this position please upload last 3 performance evaluations, cover letter, and personal statement with the online application. About Us Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.Benefits Highlights Medical:
Multiple plan options.Dental:
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision:
Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings:
HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement:
Competitive retirement package to secure your future. About the Team Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance