Critical Care - NP or PA - Casual

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our Critical Care Team based at the University of Minnesota Medical Center on a casual basis.

About the role

Provide inpatient care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. Join a Critical Care Team of over 20 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and over 80 physicians, delivering cutting-edge care to critically ill patients throughout the M Health Fairview system. Work autonomously with collaboration from critical care attendings and primary teams, making rapid assessment and treatment decisions in accordance with American Heart Association, Neurocritical Care Society, and current standards of care.

• Consult specialists as appropriate and determine and facilitate patients receiving the appropriate level of care.
• Utilize excellent communication skills and precise written and verbal handoffs to subsequent healthcare teams.
• Respond to events, expedite assessments, and create a differential diagnosis and treatment plan quickly.
• Perform with exceptional collaboration abilities.
• Acquire privileges in relevant procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Licensed with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license with prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (NPs).
• Certified or eligible for certification through ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA.
• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileging.
• Experienced in the critical care environment; robust experience in Cardiothoracic and surgical ICUs preferred.
• Able to manage a variety of situations, staff, and environments using leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and acute care treatment of patients.
• Able to lead Code Blue, Rapid Response, Stroke Code.
• Able to respond to sepsis alerts and treat per protocol.
• Focused on education, detail-oriented, and a creative problem-solver.
• Strong knowledge of dual diagnosis mental health and medical conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, using ongoing closed-loop communication in all situations.

What could set you apart

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an inpatient PA or NP.

Pay

M Physicians will provide compensation in the amount of $1,020 for each 12-hour shift. The hourly equivalent rate for the position is $85.00 per hour. Eligible for additional shift differentials.

Schedule

• Casual employment with availability to work days, nights, and weekends, 12-hour shifts.

Benefits

• This casual position is not benefits-eligible.
• M Physicians will provide Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Insurance.