Job Description

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Hennepin Healthcare's Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) has an opening for a part-time position (.7 FTE with full medical/dental benefits, as well as a number of additional pro-rated benefits, such as PTO and continuing education funds) . The APS center serves those in emotional crisis with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis counseling, assessment, and referral. The schedule will rotate and include day/evening/weekend shifts (more to be discussed during a potential interview).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform initial and ongoing assessment of psychiatric and medical needs of clients presenting to APS
• Provide relevant patient and family education
• Assess clients for release of transportation holds
• Assess clients for hospitalization need, if appropriate, place on 72-hour hold
• Order restraints and seclusions, if needed
• Provide psychiatric consultation services to patients housed elsewhere in the hospital
• Formulate appropriate differential diagnoses based on history and physical exam
• Perform face-to-face assessments of clients in restraints or seclusion
• Medication management of both medical issues and psychiatric emergencies
• Perform physician exams on clients prior to transfer to other hospitals
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic tests, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in Psychiatric care
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies or Nursing from an accredited program
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota
  • If NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification

SALARY

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on years since licensure and specialty area . The grid below represents current pay rates (rates adjusted annually in April) for this position:

Years Since Licensure Hourly Rate 0-2 Years$66.263-4 Years$67.695-6 Years$71.257-9 Years$72.6810-14 Years$74.8115 Years$76.95

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE - PROVIDERS

• We offer a competitive compensation plan based on your skills and experience/training related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition Reimbursement; Annual Business Expense Account dollars. Professional Liability Coverage is provided at all FTE levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others.

Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300 APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.

Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.


Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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