NP​/PA - Palliative Care, Duluth, MN (0.4 FTE

Position: NP/PA - Palliative Care, Duluth, MN (0.4 FTE)
** Palliative Care - 0.4 FTE:*
* The Palliative Care APP collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to care for patients with serious illness. The focus of this care is reducing the symptoms of stress of the illness with a goal of improving quality of life for the patient and their caregivers. This patient-centered approach supports the physical, mental, emotional, and existential effects of suffering with a serious illness and helps to ensure that recommended treatments align with the patient's goals.

PRACTICE SPECIFICS:

Current team consists of 4 MDs, 4 Nurse Practitioners and a dedicated palliative care Social Worker and Chaplain.

Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.  Currently, duties include inpatient palliative care with possibility of outpatient work in the future.

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* Shifts:

** Rotating

Shifts:

Days. Primarily Monday - Friday with possibility of weekend coverage in the future.

** Estimated Patients Seen Per Day:
** 5 - 7 Patients in a consultant role

Experience in Palliative Medicine strongly preferred.

Must have ability to work independently.

Minimum of 1-year post-degree clinical APRN experience

** LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

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* ** NP:*
* Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state

Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state

Current certification in CPR

National certification in applicable area

Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

** PA:*
* Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state

Current certification in CPR

National certification

Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

** Apply online at*
* **(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).*
* Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

** For more information contact:*
* Alissa Notenberg, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter

Email:
Alissa.

Notenberg

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .

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