**Job Description:** 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. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. **Education Qualifications:** NP: Master's degree in nursing PA: Bachelor’s degree in a health/science-related field **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** **NP/PA – Acute Care Cardiology – Duluth, MN** The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. The NP/PA will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, caring for patients ranging in age. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. This position will assist in expanding patient access and providing exceptional care throughout our dedicated cardiology services. The advanced care provider role may function within our Cardiac Centers of Excellence programs that cross both the in-patient and out-patient care deliveries to include patient follow ups, consults, and telehealth for our increasing same day access. Our goal is to work at the top of the scope of practice with guidance and support including opportunity for procedures. Expect collaboration with opportunity for specialized training, certification, and research. The specific roles and responsibilities will advance with current initiatives. Travel to other sites as needed. **EDUCATION:** Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation. NP: Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state. Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state. Current certification in BLS/ACLS. National certification in applicable area. Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice PA: Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state. Current certification in BLS/ACLS National certification. Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice 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. **Job Location:** Building B - St Marys Medical Center **Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America) **Compensation Range:** $56.37 - $78.92 / hour **FTE:** 1 It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.