Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Department, EMPATH

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota dedicated exclusively to caring for children—from before birth through young adulthood. Independent and not-for-profit since 1924, Children’s Minnesota serves children throughout the Upper Midwest through two freestanding hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics, and seven rehabilitation sites.

Recognized as The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Connect with us on Facebook at @childrensminnesota, or on Twitter and Instagram at @childrensmn.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to have been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its 2023 Top Diversity Leaders. This national honor recognizes healthcare executives and organizations that influence public policy and care delivery while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across their organizations and the industry.

Opportunity Overview

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our Pediatric Emergency Medicine team. This position will primarily support the new Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EMPATH) space within the St. Paul emergency department.

EMPATH Program

The EMPATH space provides specialized assessment, stabilization, and treatment services for children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises. The space offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that helps improve access to timely behavioral health support while creating a more therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

·        Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric patients presenting with a broad range of mental health concerns, illnesses, injuries, and traumatic conditions

·        Obtain patient histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and develop diagnostic and treatment plans

·        Order and interpret diagnostic tests, and clearly communicate results

·        Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions appropriate for pediatric patients

·        Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nurses, and interdisciplinary partners to coordinate evidence-based care

·        Promote patient safety, clinical excellence, and family-centered care

Schedule Requirements

·        Position available at 0.8–1.0 FTE, based on candidate interest and program needs

·        Rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays

About Our Emergency Departments

The Children's Emergency departments, located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, are staffed 24 hours-a-day by board-eligible or board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and by nurses with specialized education in pediatric emergency medicine. Each facility is designed to support short-stay needs, coordinate pediatric and neonatal care transport, assault and abuse services, access to pediatric specialists, and emergency telephone consultation and referral.

EDUCATION/ LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:

APRN Requirements:

Current MN RN/APRN License. Nationally Board Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with either the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice preferred

Physician Assistant Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.  Physician Assistant Certification by the NCCPA Certification Board and MN Medical Board license required. 

Experience\: 

Current/previous experience in inpatient pediatrics as a nurse, nurse practitioner, or PA preferred.

Current BLS certification

Current PALS required with 3 months of hire

Physical Demands

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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.