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PNP - Pediatrics - Detroit Lakes, MN

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

RN · Advanced Practice Nurses

Posted Aug 11

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Pediatrics

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Clinic
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$70/hr
nursing in Minnesota$38/hr

The median for nursing in Minnesota is $38/hr, across 572 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Building Location

St Marys - Detroit Lakes Clinic

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Department

3201120 general pediatrics - dl clin

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.

Education

Qualifications

Pediatrics

Detroit Lakes, MN

Join a high-volume, collaborative primary care team to provide comprehensive pediatric care, including well-child checkups and immunizations, sports physicals, and adolescent health programs. Join one PNP and ten (10) Family Medicine providers to become a welcome part of this team-based primary care group committed to caring for our area’s growing families. Acquire a balance between providing the full range of general pediatric medicine in a fulfilling work environment while enjoying small-town life in a beautiful lake country.

1.0 FTE, full-time status; 36 patient contact hours with hospital pediatric call rotation Mon-Fri from 8 am - 5 pm; mainly clinic hours with call rotation and occasional weekend coverage Team-based collaborative coverage of outreach clinics based on department demand. Outreach sites include Frazee, Lake Park, Pelican Rapids, and Mahnomen to cover CME, vacations, etc. 16-18 patients per day Minimal procedures per day Ability to work within a team Must be pediatric trained and certified through PNCB or ANCC (PPCNP-BC)

The Nurse Practitioner utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills; the NP works independently and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals. NP's provide health care to individuals and families, promoting health and preventing disease. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, as noted in age-related categories and areas of expertise. The position requires high customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Education/training

Master’s or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution. Pediatric trained and certified through PNCB or ANCC (PPCNP-BC)

Licensure/certifications required

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the appropriate state (if NP). Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner Current certification in CPR requires PALS Certification. If these certifications are not current, Essentia will arrange for certification after employment begins. National certification in applicable area. Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process before practice.

For questions contact

Brielle Humbird | 701.364.5825 | Brielle. Humbird@EssentiaHealth.org

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

NP: Master's degree in nursing with additional schooling towards PNP certification

Fte

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Compensation Range

$120,848.00 - $169,187.20

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

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Requirements

  • Pediatrics
  • Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Join a high-volume, collaborative primary care team to provide comprehensive pediatric care, including well-child checkups and immunizations, sports physicals, and adolescent health programs. Join one PNP and ten (10) Family Medicine providers to become a welcome part of this team-based primary care group committed to caring for our area’s growing families. Acquire a balance between providing the full range of general pediatric medicine in a fulfilling work environment while enjoying small-town life in a beautiful lake country.
  • 1.0 FTE, full-time status; 36 patient contact hours with hospital pediatric call rotation
  • Mon-Fri from 8 am - 5 pm; mainly clinic hours with call rotation and occasional weekend coverage
  • Team-based collaborative coverage of outreach clinics based on department demand. Outreach sites include Frazee, Lake Park, Pelican Rapids, and Mahnomen to cover CME, vacations, etc.
  • 16-18 patients per day
  • Minimal procedures per day
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Must be pediatric trained and certified through PNCB or ANCC (PPCNP-BC)
  • The Nurse Practitioner utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills; the NP works independently and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals. NP's provide health care to individuals and families, promoting health and preventing disease. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, as noted in age-related categories and areas of expertise. The position requires high customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
  • Master’s or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
  • Pediatric trained and certified through PNCB or ANCC (PPCNP-BC)
  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in the appropriate state (if NP).
  • Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Current certification in CPR requires PALS Certification. If these certifications are not current, Essentia will arrange for certification after employment begins.
  • National certification in applicable area.
  • Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process before practice.
  • NP: Master's degree in nursing with additional schooling towards PNP certification

Place

City
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Median rent
$954/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$62,958/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
1% below the national average

Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.

Detroit Lakes is a lakeside community in west-central Minnesota, known for its namesake lake and surrounding waterways. Outdoor recreation dominates the local lifestyle, with boating, fishing, and trails like the Paul Bunyan State Trail drawing year-round visitors. It's a small-town setting where nurses can expect a slower pace and strong community ties.

Map showing the location of Detroit Lakes, MN
Approximate location in Detroit Lakes, MN. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Headquarters sits at 502 E. Second Street in Duluth. If you are a new graduate, the Nurse Residency is built as a yearlong structured program—monthly class, 1:1 coaching, NCLEX prep, and mentorship through your first year—with applications open for August…

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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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