Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

For over 40 years, the Minneapolis Health department has continued to pride itself in operating
in a multi-disciplinary clinic in 8 Minneapolis High schools to improve and promote the health
and well-being of adolescents.

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides clinical services and overall
coordination of clinic operations at individual clinic sites for the School Based Clinic (SBC)
Program. The position is responsible for providing primary medical care to adolescents, within
the scope of the MN Nurse Practice Act and MN Board of Nursing regulations or medical
practice board and physician delegation agreement. The NP/PA provider consults with the
medical director and refers clients as needed for further assessment or care.

This position collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of other professionals (mental health,
health educator, dietician, MA, MD) who all contribute to restoring, maintaining and promoting
the health and wellbeing of our adolescent population.

There is one full-time exempt vacancy in the Minneapolis Health Department. This position
reports to the Manager of School Health Services for the School Based Clinic program, with
medical supervision provided by the program's Medical Director.

SBC is a current National Health Service Corp (NHSC) site which qualified candidates
are eligible for loan repayment for the SBC employment.

Provision of Clinical Services
* The provider is responsible for assessing physical status of SBC clients by taking and
evaluating health histories, performing complete and partial physical exams, assessing
acute illnesses or injuries; assessing current or potential chronic diseases; ordering
laboratory testing, evaluation results and recommending treatment; and reviewing and
administering immunizations.
* The provider is responsible for the appropriate diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and
follow-up of clients based on their assessment.
* Document the health history and medical care provided in electronic health record
(EHR). Treat illness and other abnormal clinical findings according to best practices and
protocols established in collaboration with the medical director.
* Write prescriptions and dispensing over the counter and stock medications from the
clinic according to clinic guidelines.
* Refer clients for further evaluation/treatment to primary care provider or to other health
care provider
* Counsel clients and families regarding their health status, and provide necessary support, client education, and referrals when appropriate.
* Review client electronic health record documentation and billing encounter forms for
accuracy; provide direction on scheduling client visits, health screenings, chart
management, lab testing and follow-up.
* Promote employee and client safety.

Clinic Coordination
* Oversee general operations of the clinic and facilitate clinic team meetings for the
purpose of coordinating care and projects within the clinic.
* Ensure that confidentiality of client private information is maintained per SBC HIPAA
policies and procedures.
* Participate in client case management and projects within the school.
* Delegate and ensure the ordering of supplies & medications, the ordering and tracking
of vaccines, and proper maintenance of laboratory and clinical equipment.
* Take responsibility for SBC quality and outcome achievements by participating in
projects related to continuous quality improving of SBC services
* Assist with consultation and in-service education for other staff in SBC and Minneapolis
Public School and respond to school and public requests for teaching materials and
education on a variety of health issues.
* Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training and response as
needed and assigned playing a key role in the operations response to emergencies,
giving injections, dispensing medications, providing first aid and doing health
assessments.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Medical clinic setting

An up-to-date resume is a strongly encouraged attachment at the time of application.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Master's degree from Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program, public health, nursing, or a related field.

A Nurse Practitioner must be a Registered Nurse licensed for Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) in the State of Minnesota and be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner
program in Pediatrics or Family Practice who can provide comprehensive adolescence
healthcare. Must also have Nurse Practitioner certification through the appropriate certifying
board for the specialty represented, AND prescription writing privileges.

A Physician Assistant must be currently licensed with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience providing direct health care, which includes work in
adolescent health, maternal, reproductive health, or pediatrics, and have worked as a Nurse
Practitioner or a Physician Assistant for 1 year within those 5 years of direct health care
experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
* Valid CPR Certificate within 6 months of hire
* For Nurse Practitioner -
Licensed Registered Nurse for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Nurse Practitioner Certificate with prescription writing privileges in the State of
Minnesota or the proven ability to be licensed in the state of Minnesota by the
start of employment.
* For Physician Assistant -
Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice in the state of Minnesota
by the start of employment and certified by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants.

Cultural competency: Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Language: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, Oromo, or Hmong is desirable.

Background Check: The City has determined that a criminal background check and
qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not
sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol
test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process
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Interview Selection: The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Union Representation: This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:

Eligible List: The names of applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who pass the
screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring managers who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one months after it has been established.

* Strong knowledge in adolescent health, current treatments and best practices, emotional
development, nutrition, growth and development, gynecology and reproductive health, injury assessment, acute and chronic disease management.
* Strong knowledge of health issues related to youth.
* Significant clinical experience in conducting physical examinations, evaluating
information from exams, laboratory tests and client histories to identify deviations from
normal and following best practices for treatment.
* Ability to counsel parents and clients on health care issues. Ability to teach clients in a
one-on-one situation and in group settings with regard to various adolescent health
issues.
* Ability to establish rapport and establish effective communications with adolescent
clients.
* Demonstrated ability to work with diverse and special needs populations.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple agencies and providers.
* Continuing education to maintain Licensure and CPR Certification

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