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Job description
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Emergency Department
Tribal Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Emergency Department team at Red Lake Hospital in Red Lake, Minnesota.
This is an Emergency Department position focused primarily on ESI Level 4 and 5 patients. The NP will practice within the ED alongside Emergency Medicine physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams while independently evaluating and managing appropriate lower-acuity emergency presentations.
Schedule:
8- or 9-hour shifts
Approximately 12:00 PM–8:00 PM or 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Flexible contract scheduling
Full-time, ongoing contract opportunity
What You'll Do:
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat ED patients, primarily ESI Levels 4 and 5
Perform focused histories and physical examinations
Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging
Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications as appropriate
Perform minor emergency procedures within scope of practice
Determine appropriate disposition, including discharge or escalation to the Emergency Medicine physician
Provide patient education and follow-up instructions
Collaborate with Emergency Medicine physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments
Deliver compassionate, culturally respectful, patient-centered care
Common Presentations & Procedures:
You may manage:
Lacerations and wound care
Incision & drainage
Abscesses
Splinting
Minor orthopedic injuries
Foreign body removal
Minor trauma
Upper respiratory and ENT complaints
GI illness
Rashes and minor dermatologic conditions
Musculoskeletal complaints
Other appropriate ESI Level 4 and 5 presentations
Qualifications:
Required:
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current Nurse Practitioner certification
Active, unrestricted NP license or ability to obtain Minnesota licensure
Active DEA registration
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner
Ability to independently evaluate and manage acute patient presentations
Preferred Experience:
Emergency Medicine
Urgent Care
Rural Health
Family Practice with significant acute-care experience
Tribal Health or Indian Health Service (IHS)
Independent clinical practice
Minor emergency procedures
Who We're Looking For:
The ideal provider is comfortable making independent clinical decisions while working collaboratively within an Emergency Department team. You should be confident managing lower-acuity ED presentations, performing minor procedures, and recognizing when a patient's condition requires escalation to an Emergency Medicine physician.
Experience in rural healthcare, Tribal Health, IHS, or other underserved settings is highly valued.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.