Advanced Practice Clinician Virtualist

HealthPartners North Suburban Family Physicians is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Clinician Virtualist to join our team.  This position will provide virtual visits along with department in-basket management cross coverage. This position will require both a MN and WI license.  

This full time position will work Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.  Opportunity for extended hours as well.

The advanced Practice Clinicians at North Suburban Family Physicians identifies and manages healthcare of individuals and families (consistent with description of practice certifying specialty).  The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a supervising physician, according to NSFP and ICSI Guidelines.  Other medical activities may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision. Care provided emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases.  The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant encourages patients to be responsible for their own health behavior through education, support and involvement in their plan of care.  The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is accountable to North Suburban Family Physicians (NSFP) Medical Director, supervising physician, Site Chief and Clinical Manager

 

Nurse Practitioner Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner program.  Masters’ degree is required for candidates graduating after 1992.
• Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANA national exam as ANP, FNP.  If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification.
• May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations.  Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. 
• One-year experience as ANP, FNP preferred.
• Active member of a professional nursing association preferred.

 

Physician Assistant Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
• Current Minnesota PA license.
• Current certification or eligible for certification through NCCPA national exam as PA.  If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification.
• May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations.  Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel.
• One-year experience as PA preferred.
• Active member of a professional PA association preferred.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. 
• Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Body mobility -- coordinated dexterity of hand, ear and eye, sensory acuity and verbal ability to perform the functions of the position.
• Ability to work walking, standing, and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, analyze and collect data.

 

General Practice Guidelines:

• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses the NP practice.
• Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (AAPA) defines the scope and protocol of the PA practice.
• National Certification Organizations such as:  ANCC or NCCPA certifies the NP/PA specialty practice.
• The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Understands and accepts role to staff, and NSFP patients and members, maintains professional identity within the framework of the care team, develops and maximizes Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Role and assesses the health status of individuals and families as appropriate

 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in the position.

 

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: 

Assesses the health status of individuals and families as appropriate including:

• A complete health history is obtained and documented.
• Patient’s perception of problem is elicited.
• A complete, accurate phy