NP​/PA - Nephrology - Duluth, MN

Position Overview

NP/PA – Nephrology, 1.0 FTE. The position is based in Duluth, MN and involves both clinic and inpatient (dialysis) care within the three phases of nephrology treatment.

Aplicable advanced practice clinicians (APCs) provide health care to patients of all ages, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. The role requires strong customer‑service skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with physicians and other health‑care professionals.

• Conduct advanced health assessments and apply decision‑making skills in patient care.
• Treat patients across all age ranges within the nephrology practice, utilizing a team‑based approach with physicians and other clinicians.
• Care for patients in outpatient clinic, inpatient settings, and dialysis units.
• Assist physicians with non‑encounter work, including documentation and other clinical tasks.
• Maintain a high level of customer service by building positive relationships with patients, co‑workers, and community partners.

Typical shift:
Monday–Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (70% clinic, 30% hospital). Variable start‑and‑end times due to travel across the Duluth, Ashland, Hayward, and Virginia regions.

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing or a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Minnesota and Wisconsin; ongoing national CPR certification; additional specialty certification in a related area is preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage complex chronic disease processes.

Compensation may include a base salary with opportunities for bonuses, quality incentives, or production‑based earnings. Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer contributions; tuition reimbursement; wellness resources; flexible scheduling; and paid time off. Benefit eligibility may vary; consult the benefit summary for details.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post‑offer screenings, including verification of legal right to work in the United States, health screening, immunization review, and background checks as required.