Advanced Practice Provider, Digestive Care
Regions Hospital, Stillwater, MN, United States
Overview
HealthPartners is looking for an exceptional, patient focused Advanced Practice Provider to join our team and support clinic visits for the New Richmond, WI and Stillwater, MN locations, featuring digestive care/gastroenterology practices.
GI Advanced Practice Providers manage a full patient caseload and are trusted experts in this field. They provide new patient assessment for liver and general GI disease; ongoing chronic disease management; and between-visit partnership with patients in disease management. They are an integral part of the GI team and support HealthPartners patient population with GI and liver disease.
You will join a team that is supportive and respectful, deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners.
Required Qualifications
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licensed as a Physician Assistant OR currently licensed as an APRN in the state of Wisconsin & Minnesota and current Wisconsin & Minnesota RN license.
Current APP certification as Physician’s Assistant OR current APRN Specialty Certification.
For PA, must be approved by Wisconsin & Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges.
Current BLS
Current DEA certification
Must maintain CME requirements
1-year experience as a NP or PA
Preferred Qualifications
Digestive Care experience
Anticipated Weekly Schedule
Monday & Thursday in New Richmond, WI
Tuesday & Friday in Stillwater, MN
Benefits
HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.50 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, paid time off, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners, as well as a CEU reimbursement account. Our clinician well-being program provides resources tailored to meet the needs of our health care professionals. HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Position Details
Job Title:
Advanced Practice Provider – Digestive Care
Reports to:
Digestive Care Nurse Manager
Job Code:
727047
Department:
Digestive Care
Approval Date:
October 2020; Updated January 2022
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program.
Experience
None
Licensure/Registration/Certification
Licensed as a Physician Assistant OR currently licensed as an APRN in MN and current MN RN license
Current APP certification as Physician’s Assistant OR current APRN Specialty Certification
For PA, must be approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges
Current BLS
Current DEA certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must maintain CME requirements
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to communicate with patients and families
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, including multitasking and prioritization
Ability to perform as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with peers, students, and health care personnel
Ability to work dependently and independently
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately
Ability to navigate an electronic medical record to obtain information and document care
Position Summary
Regions Digestive Care is staffed by Advanced Practice Providers dedicated to clinic and hospital service, alongside GI physicians with varied clinic rotations and schedules. GI Advanced Practice Providers manage a full patient caseload and provide new patient assessments, chronic disease management, and between-visit partnership in disease management. They are integral to the GI team and essential to patient care.
Major Duties and Tasks
Percentage of time and representative duties are as follows:
Obtains history and performs examinations; documents in the patient record (20%).
Orders appropriate labs and follow-up care; documents orders and notifies personnel (10%).
Instructs patients and families regarding treatment and follow-up; documents patient education (20%).
Communicates and follows up with patients between visits; reviews labs/tests and may include scheduled telephone visits (10%).
Interacts with other healthcare professionals; obtain information, consults, provide feedback or instructions (10%).
Completes required paperwork timely; maintains and reviews patient records and posts results (10%).
Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals; referrals, consultations and care coordination (5%).
Coordinates flow of inpatient service; prioritize consultations and coordinate with inpatient APP and rounding physician partner (5%).
Discusses and develops diagnosis and treatment plans with staff gastroenterologist; orders diagnostics and documents in EMR (5%).
Discusses with and instructs patient/family regarding treatment and follow-up; documents education and prescribes medications as indicated (5%).
Organizational Expectations
Values: Excellence, Compassion, Partnership, Integrity. All team members are expected to demonstrate these values. Additional expectations include safety compliance, attendance, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational integrity and education requirements.
Population Specific Competencies
Direct patient contact: Yes. Departments should determine the appropriate competencies for their patient populations.
Identifies expected outcomes for an individualized plan.
Effectively communicates with patients, families, and team members.
Supports patient safety and culturally responsive care.
Anticipates patient and community needs.
Leadership
None
Physical Requirements
Stands and walks up to 90% of shift; frequent bending, reaching, twisting; computer work up to 50%; use of hands; lifting/pushing as needed; CPR-related requirements.
Environmental Conditions
Exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions typical of a clinic environment.
Equipment
Medical dictation equipment, computer, telephone, medical equipment.
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HealthPartners is looking for an exceptional, patient focused Advanced Practice Provider to join our team and support clinic visits for the New Richmond, WI and Stillwater, MN locations, featuring digestive care/gastroenterology practices.
GI Advanced Practice Providers manage a full patient caseload and are trusted experts in this field. They provide new patient assessment for liver and general GI disease; ongoing chronic disease management; and between-visit partnership with patients in disease management. They are an integral part of the GI team and support HealthPartners patient population with GI and liver disease.
You will join a team that is supportive and respectful, deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners.
Required Qualifications
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licensed as a Physician Assistant OR currently licensed as an APRN in the state of Wisconsin & Minnesota and current Wisconsin & Minnesota RN license.
Current APP certification as Physician’s Assistant OR current APRN Specialty Certification.
For PA, must be approved by Wisconsin & Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges.
Current BLS
Current DEA certification
Must maintain CME requirements
1-year experience as a NP or PA
Preferred Qualifications
Digestive Care experience
Anticipated Weekly Schedule
Monday & Thursday in New Richmond, WI
Tuesday & Friday in Stillwater, MN
Benefits
HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.50 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, paid time off, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners, as well as a CEU reimbursement account. Our clinician well-being program provides resources tailored to meet the needs of our health care professionals. HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Position Details
Job Title:
Advanced Practice Provider – Digestive Care
Reports to:
Digestive Care Nurse Manager
Job Code:
727047
Department:
Digestive Care
Approval Date:
October 2020; Updated January 2022
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program.
Experience
None
Licensure/Registration/Certification
Licensed as a Physician Assistant OR currently licensed as an APRN in MN and current MN RN license
Current APP certification as Physician’s Assistant OR current APRN Specialty Certification
For PA, must be approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges
Current BLS
Current DEA certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must maintain CME requirements
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to communicate with patients and families
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, including multitasking and prioritization
Ability to perform as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with peers, students, and health care personnel
Ability to work dependently and independently
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately
Ability to navigate an electronic medical record to obtain information and document care
Position Summary
Regions Digestive Care is staffed by Advanced Practice Providers dedicated to clinic and hospital service, alongside GI physicians with varied clinic rotations and schedules. GI Advanced Practice Providers manage a full patient caseload and provide new patient assessments, chronic disease management, and between-visit partnership in disease management. They are integral to the GI team and essential to patient care.
Major Duties and Tasks
Percentage of time and representative duties are as follows:
Obtains history and performs examinations; documents in the patient record (20%).
Orders appropriate labs and follow-up care; documents orders and notifies personnel (10%).
Instructs patients and families regarding treatment and follow-up; documents patient education (20%).
Communicates and follows up with patients between visits; reviews labs/tests and may include scheduled telephone visits (10%).
Interacts with other healthcare professionals; obtain information, consults, provide feedback or instructions (10%).
Completes required paperwork timely; maintains and reviews patient records and posts results (10%).
Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals; referrals, consultations and care coordination (5%).
Coordinates flow of inpatient service; prioritize consultations and coordinate with inpatient APP and rounding physician partner (5%).
Discusses and develops diagnosis and treatment plans with staff gastroenterologist; orders diagnostics and documents in EMR (5%).
Discusses with and instructs patient/family regarding treatment and follow-up; documents education and prescribes medications as indicated (5%).
Organizational Expectations
Values: Excellence, Compassion, Partnership, Integrity. All team members are expected to demonstrate these values. Additional expectations include safety compliance, attendance, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational integrity and education requirements.
Population Specific Competencies
Direct patient contact: Yes. Departments should determine the appropriate competencies for their patient populations.
Identifies expected outcomes for an individualized plan.
Effectively communicates with patients, families, and team members.
Supports patient safety and culturally responsive care.
Anticipates patient and community needs.
Leadership
None
Physical Requirements
Stands and walks up to 90% of shift; frequent bending, reaching, twisting; computer work up to 50%; use of hands; lifting/pushing as needed; CPR-related requirements.
Environmental Conditions
Exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions typical of a clinic environment.
Equipment
Medical dictation equipment, computer, telephone, medical equipment.
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