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Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Trauma

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 to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. 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. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (TAPP) Minneapolis Campus | Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts (7a–7p / 7p–7a) 24/7/365 In-House Trauma Service The Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (TAPP) plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive care to pediatric trauma patients from initial resuscitation through discharge and follow‑up. As a key clinical expert and leader within the Trauma Program, the TAPP provides independent patient management, participates in resuscitations, performs advanced procedures, supports quality improvement initiatives, and contributes to trauma education across the organization. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Patient Management Develop, implement, and manage care plans in collaboration with Trauma Surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. Independently assess, evaluate, and manage trauma patients across the Emergency Department, PICU, inpatient units, and ambulatory clinics. Respond to all Level I and II trauma activations; perform trauma consults and coordinate admissions. Conduct daily rounds, complete tertiary surveys, and order/interpret diagnostic studies. Perform advanced procedures including airway management, laceration repair, chest tube placement, central/IO/IV access, wound management, and orthopedic interventions such as fracture reductions and splinting. Clear C-spines, document patient care thoroughly, and manage accurate billing. Provide family education, discharge planning, and follow-up calls post-discharge; communicate with referring providers. Quality Improvement / PIPS Participate in PI data collection, review, and follow-up. Attend multidisciplinary PI and trauma team meetings. Identify and escalate PI issues for improvement. Education & Outreach Serve as a resource and educator for nurses, physicians, students, and staff. Provide formal and informal trauma education and participate in workshops, conferences, and outreach activities. Assist with trauma conference planning and guideline development. Policy & Program Support Participate in Trauma Program committees and development of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Support dissemination and evaluation of trauma-related protocols. Professional Practice & Development Maintain required certifications and ongoing trauma CME. Stay current on trauma literature and evidence-based practices. License / Certification Physician Assistant: NCCPA certification and MN Medical Board license required. APRN: MN RN/APRN license; board certification via PNCB or ANCC. All Providers: Current ATLS, BLS, and PALS (ATLS within 3 months of hire). Education Master’s degree required. PA: Graduate of accredited PA program. APRN: Graduate of accredited Acute Care Pediatric NP program; Acute Care certification required. Experience Minimum 2 years pediatric advanced practice experience. Pediatric trauma, inpatient management, and orthopedic experience strongly preferred. Skills & Competencies Advanced pediatric assessment skills; strong critical thinking and problem solving. Ability to independently manage trauma patients from admission to discharge. Proficiency in trauma-related procedures and ability to function in high-acuity settings. Strong communication skills with families and interdisciplinary teams. Physical & Mental Requirements Adequate visual, auditory, reading, writing, and cognitive ability to perform all job duties. Ability to move throughout the facility and travel to off‑site locations as needed. 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.

Part-time

3 months ago

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Casual

University of Minnesota Physicians Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a Physician Assistant (PA) or surgically trained Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Vascular Surgery clinical practice at M Health Fairview in a casual role. This is a tremendous opportunity to practice independently, while being part of a renowned vascular care team - which consists of vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, residents, fellows, nursing staff and registered vascular technologists. We are looking for a motivated PA/NP who is driven to be a leader in the field, collaborative, and a team player who will cross-cover as needs arise at our other M Health Fairview Vascular Surgery sites. In This Role, You Will: Practice in a combined inpatient and outpatient clinical practice settings First assist in surgery as needed Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the hospital in collaboration with staff Vascular Surgeon Evaluate and treat vascular patients in the clinic independently Daily inpatient ward rounds with resident and fellow team, completion of discharge summaries and seeing consultations. Optimization of care plan, algorithm development, and coordination of hospital discharge. Refer patients to the appropriate vascular surgeons within the department and/or other specialists accordingly Extremity wound care – debridement, dressing, VAC placement Educate patients and families regarding disease process, interventions, and postoperative or post-procedure care Actively participate in staff education and administration activities Practice Sites: Fairview Southdale Hospital and M Health FV Vascular clinic in Edina Some cross coverage at St. John's Hospital, M Health FV Vascular Clinic in Maplewood, and UMMC East/West Banks and the Clinics Surgery Center. Schedule: 1-3 days per week depending on need and availability We’re Looking For a PA or NP Who Is: Experienced in caring for Vascular Surgery or Surgical patients with at least 3 years of experience. Experienced with OR assisting A graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Has a current MN PA/NP license and be approved by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges Certified through the NCCPA/ANCC Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges What We Offer M Physicians will provide compensation in the amount of $85-100 per hour . This casual position is not benefits-eligible. M Physicians will provide Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Insurance. Additional information on our benefits can be found here . #APP University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.