Nurse Practitioner II Job in Coon Rapids 55433, Minnesota US
Job ID: 430152
Opened: 01/10/2012
Business Unit: Home Community Svcs - HCH
Cost Center: Palliative Care Program
Location: Mercy Hospital
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Standard Hours: 32.00
Union Position: N
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Introduction:
Allina Hospitals Clinics is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services with more than 23,500 employees, 5,000 physicians and 2,500 volunteers dedicated to meeting the lifelong health care needs of patients and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills and a diverse work environment to match your specific interests. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills.
Allina Home and Community Services (HCH) is the trusted provider and expert resource in delivering patient-centered care and services for patients and families needing rehabilitation, advanced-illness or end-of-life care. With headquarters located in St. Paul, Minn., services are provided in 19 Minnesota counties, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Responsibilities:
- Provide palliative care consultation at Mercy and Unity hospitals
- Intervene and make recommendations for pain and other distressing symptoms
- facilitate goals of care discussion
- Facilitate family meetings
Qualifications:
Education
- Masters degree in Advanced Practice Nursing
Experience
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience, with preferred experience in palliative, oncology, geriatric, and/or hospice care
- Leadership experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Highly organized, self-directed and motivated
- Creative and innovative problem solver
Licensure/Certifications
- BLS
- Medical terminology required
- Certified Advance Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Pay,Benefits, Work Schedule:
- Part time position (32 hours per week)
- Day shift
- Monday - Friday
- Non contract
Location/Community Information:
The city of Coon Rapids is a fast growing community on the Mississippi River just 20 minutes north of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and the metropolitan area's gateway to the northern part of the state. Coon Rapids offers excellent access to highways, dynamic community shopping centers with major retail anchors, and a wide variety of recreational activities including neighborhood and regional parks, a municipal golf course, indoor ice arenas, hiking and biking trails and swimming pools.
Coon Rapids:
- Located 14 miles North of Minneapolis and 20 miles Northwest of St. Paul
- Population = 63,000
- Service area = 413,500
Community Resource Links:
Community Information School Digger
Explore Minnesota MN Dept of Education
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine St. Paul Pioneer Press
Twin Cities Living Magazine Star Tribune
Closing Statement:
If you are interested in becoming part of our award winning team of professionals, please apply online today. Allina Hospitals Clinics is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EEO / AA
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