Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant St. Cloud, Minnesota

Neonatology-Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- St. Cloud, MN

Position Description

CentraCare’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is looking for an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Level 3 NICU.

As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in our NICU you will be part of a team that includes 24/7 coverage by neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners and specialized nurses. You will work in our 36-bed NICU with state-of-the-art private and semi-private rooms, and will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team that includes a case manager, social worker, dietitian, developmental specialist, breastfeeding consultant, and others to help provide the best patient-centered care to our tiniest patients and their families.

Schedule

Primarily 12-hour shifts (with potential for 24 hr shifts), 8am-8pm, or 8pm-8am, day and night shifts, and every third weekend and holiday.

As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at CentraCare your day will include:

• Attending deliveries/delivery room management of all infants less than 35 weeks and other high-risk indications
• Admissions including history and physical
• Assessments and ongoing management of current NICU patients
• Ground and air transports
• Multidisciplinary care management team meetings
• Provide phone/telehealth consultations to community providers in our referral area
• Provide consultations to pediatric hospitalist service as requested
• Update hand-off paperwork prior to morning hand-off

You will have the opportunity to participate in the following procedures:

• Intubation
• Umbilical line placement
• Chest tubes
• Arterial puncture
• Arterial line placement
• Ventilator management
• Whole body cooling for HIE
• Others as applicable

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

Current Minnesota licensure

Nurse Practitioners: 2 Years NICU experience preferred, Neonatal Certification 

Physician Assistants: 2 Years NICU experience required or NICU Fellowship

 

This position is offering up to a $10,000 sign on bonus or potential for loan repayment*

Comprehensive Benefit package available including potential for relocation assistance! **

 

*Sign on bonus and loan repayment are tied to eligibility requirements including time commitment and experience.

** Relocation assistance available to those that meet criteria including a time commitment.

 

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $125,028.80 per year; exact wage determined by years of related experience 
• Salary range: $125,028.80 - $172,369 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!

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.

 

CentraCare

CentraCare is committed to the patients and families we serve in the communities we call home throughout Central, West Central and Southwestern Minnesota. We listen then serve, we guide and heal—because health means everything. 

• Has grown to be one of the largest health systems in Minnesota
• Leading provider of rural health in the state
• Recent investment in system-wide employee culture 
• Innovative population health and wellness initiatives
• Collaborative physician and administration leadership model 
• Access to more than 40 medical and surgical specialties 
• Work for an organization that offers nationally recognized care. View our most recent awards by clicking here. https://www.centracare.com/about-us/awards-recognitions/ 

 

CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital

• Access to a regional referral center of 489 beds and Level II trauma center 
• Highly skilled, specialized support staff and nursing – Magnet designated since 2004 
• Offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services, from primary care to specialty care
• Single hospital community

 

St. Cloud, Minnesota

St. Cloud is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Enjoy easy access to Minneapolis/St. Paul but live in a low stress and relaxing