Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Princeton, MN

Join our thriving multi-specialty practice at M Health Fairview Clinic - Princeton with onsite access to a robust group of specialty providers and services.

About the Role

• 17-provider primary care practice, including 6 Family Medicine with OB physicians
• Patient encounters average 16-20 patients per day
• 34 patient contact hours per week
• Openings: 0.8 to 1.0 FTE with flexible schedule
• Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) using a multidisciplinary team approach
• Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)

Responsibilities

• Assess health status for specific patient populations using advanced practice knowledge and skills
• Obtain relevant health and medical history
• Perform physical examinations based on age and medical history
• Perform/order preventative and diagnostic procedures based on patient’s age and history
• Identify health and medical risk factors
• Identify acute and chronic health problems
• Appropriately order and accurately interpret diagnostic results
• Develop and implement an individualized plan of care
• Establish practice agreements with collaborating physician
• Collaborate with healthcare team members in developing realistic care expectations
• Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of patient care outcomes
• Revise and modify the care plan as needed to achieve health and medical goals
• Refer care to other healthcare professionals and community agencies as needed
• Prescribe pharmacologic (including controlled substances) and non-pharmacologic agents
• Communicate effectively with patients and family for understanding of diagnosis, treatment plan, and need for follow-up care
• Provide education to patients, families, or caregivers as needed
• Document according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality care in a timely manner
• Respond in a timely manner to phone calls regarding patient needs
• Contribute to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access to medical care
• Participate in access planning for applicable area or population
• Support appropriate billing for professional service through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of billing policies and procedures
• Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines
• Assist with preparation for JCAHO and other regulatory surveys
• Manage patient care through appropriate use of available resources
• Appropriately prescribe and order ancillary services
• Utilize Fairview referral network appropriately
• Manage chronic health/disease conditions
• Provide leadership for clinical and support staff
• Serve as a resource to support staff, enhancing quality of care
• Participate in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinical and support staff
• Participate in appropriate clinical investigation relevant to specific patient population
• Respond to nursing staff educational needs in formal and informal venues demonstrating nursing procedures, charting procedures, and reviewing pathophysiology of disease and new treatment modalities
• Serve as consultant and role model for nursing staff
• Maintain competence and professional development through continuing education and active participation in professional organizations
• Demonstrate behaviors that support performance improvement activities
• Demonstrate ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

Onsite Specialties

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Ob/Gyn
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics
• Podiatry
• Sleep Medicine
• Sports Medicine
• General Surgery
• Cardiology
• ENT
• Gastroenterology
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Pulmonology
• Radiology
• Rheumatology
• Urology

Onsite Services

• Rehab services
• Counseling
• Audiology
• Diabetic education
• Pharmacy
• Medication therapy management
• Lab
• X-ray
• Mammography
• Ultrasound
• Infusion therapy
• Bone densitometry

Community Information

Princeton is located just one hour north of the Twin Cities and one hour south of some of the state's finest lakes and recreation areas. It offers a blend of city and country living with hometown charm, educational excellence, and economic vitality.

• City of Princeton
• Explore Minnesota
• Greater St. Paul Metro Area
• Minnesota Public Schools

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner training program
• Board Certified/Board Eligible through the AANP or ANCC
• Licensed or ability to obtain APRN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans
• Early access to earned wages

For additional information, visit Fairview Benefits.

Pay

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, the organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of the team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If eligible, a sign-on bonus may be offered based on the approved program at the time of the offer.