Emergency Medicine APP

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Are you an Emergency Medicine APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) who thrives on critical care, values true community impact, and is looking for a place where your skills are truly indispensable? Are you also searching for a life that offers unparalleled outdoor adventure, a genuine sense of belonging, and a serene escape from the urban grind? Then look no further than Baudette, Minnesota
, where a uniquely rewarding future awaits.

CHI Lakewood Health is actively recruiting an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well established hospital in Baudette, Minnesota. We are privileged to serve residents from four counties, neighboring residents of Canada, as well as tourists that come from all over the world due to seasonal tourism and recreational activities. We are proud to offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 emergency room and hospitalist program, testing, surgery, an outpatient primary care clinic, a care center, rehabilitation, and more.

This position supports our busy, ER-Hospitalist program.

Essential Areas of Responsibility

• Provide care to patients of all ages – children to geriatrics
• Emergency Room consults, triage and medical care
• Round, admit and manage health needs of patients with a significant range of complex and co‑morbidity disease conditions
• Manages all inpatient care and provides prompt attention to all patients admitted to the hospital, including diagnosis, treatment, and the performance of medical procedures (within your scope of practice)
• Collaborate and coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing, health care personnel, and care team members for patients in the hospital and ER
• Employing quality and process improvement practices to make the hospital a safer place and improve patient outcomes
• Ten (10) shifts per month is full‑time. Each 24‑hour shift is unrestricted call and APPs can expect to provide 10‑12 hours onsite patient care.
• PLSF Eligible

We offer a robust compensation packages which includes:

• A base salary
• Quality incentives
• Paid relocation up to $7,500
• CME Allowance
• An excellent benefit package – comprised of matching 403(b), medical, dental and vision insurance, paid professional liability insurance, and much more

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
  Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Communication:
  Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Quality Improvement:
  Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
• Compliance:
  Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
• Continuous Learning:
  Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.

Imagine this:

Your Practice, Your Impact:

In Baudette, you are not just a member of a healthcare team; you are a lifeline for our community. As a vital Emergency Medicine APP, you'll be at the forefront of providing immediate, high‑quality care in our local emergency department. In a smaller, rural setting, your expertise means everything, directly shaping patient outcomes and providing crucial access to care that simply wouldn’t exist without you.

Picture yourself:

• Serving a diverse patient population with a wide range of acute conditions, from hunting and fishing related injuries to medical emergencies, constantly challenging and expanding your clinical skill set.
• Operating with significant autonomy and responsibility, backed by a supportive and experienced team of physicians and nurses who recognize and value your critical role. You'll be a key decision‑maker.
• Developing a unique understanding of community health needs, fostering a sense of continuity that’s rare in larger ERs. You’ll likely see familiar faces, adding a…