Nurse Practitioner ll

Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Provide clinical care for patients including assessment, diagnosis/treatment of illness, ordering and interpreting medical diagnostics, chronic illness management, wellness care, prescribing of medications, treatments, therapy, medical equipment, etc

* Follows the established safety and health measures * Development of a treatment plan * Implementation of a treatment plan * Follow-up and evaluation of patient status * Facilitation of patient participation in self-care * Promotion of optimal health * Facilitation of entry into health care system

**Education** * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Master's degree in nursing from a program that prepares clinical nurse specialists (APRN CNS or APRN NP). Mental Health certification. **Qualification/Skills** * 3-5 years patient care experience in MH acute care setting; experience in basic clinical specialization required. * Experience in advanced clinical specialization/leadership, consultation, education, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred. * Advanced physical and psychosocial health assessment skills. Sound knowledge of psychiatric care and mental health. * Ability to assess patient data, initiate, evaluate and modify plan of care. * Strong communication and problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively with patients to meet their care needs. * Able to develop collaborative relationships with professional colleagues **Licensure/Experience** * Formal education as a nurse practitioner in an area consistent with the patient population served * Current Registered Nurse License for the State of Minnesota * Certification as a nurse practitioner by appropriate professional organization * Minnesota prescriptive authority and DEA licensure * ACLS certification preferred