Baudette, MN: Where Your Emergency Medicine Expertise is Essential, and 'The Walleye Capital of the World' Becomes Your Home.

Are you an Emergency Medicine APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) who thrives on critical care, values true community impact, and is looking for a place where your skills are truly indispensable? Are you also searching for a life that offers unparalleled outdoor adventure, a genuine sense of belonging, and a serene escape from the urban grind? Then look no further than Baudette, Minnesota, where a uniquely rewarding future awaits.

CHI Lakewood Health is actively recruiting an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well established hospital in Baudette, Minnesota. We are privileged to serve residents from four counties, neighboring residents of Canada, as well as tourists that come from all over the world due to seasonal tourism and recreational activities. We are proud to offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 emergency room and hospitalist program, testing, surgery, an outpatient primary care clinic, a care center, rehabilitation, and more. This position supports our busy, ER-Hospitalist program

Essential Areas of Responsibility
- Provide care to patients of all ages - children to geriatrics
- Emergency Room consults, triage and medical care
- Round, admit and manage health needs of patients with a significant range of complex and co-morbid disease conditions
- Manages all inpatient care and provides prompt attention to all patients admitted to the hospital, including diagnosis, treatment, and the performance of medical procedures (within your scope of practice)
- Collaborate and coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing, health care personnel, and care team members for patients in the hospital and ER
- Employing quality and process improvement practices to make the hospital a safer place and improve patient outcomes
- Ten (10) shifts per month is full-time. Each 24-hour shift is unrestricted call and APPs can expect to provide 10-12 hours onsite patient care.

- PLSF Eligible

We offer a robust compensation packages which includes:
- A base salary
- Quality incentives
- Paid relocation up to $7,500

- CME Allowance
- An excellent benefit package*- comprised of matching 403b, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid professional liability insurance, and much more

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
• Compliance: Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.

Imagine this:

Your Practice, Your Impact:

In Baudette, you are not just a member of a healthcare team; you are a lifeline for our community. As a vital Emergency Medicine APP, you'll be at the forefront of providing immediate, high-quality care in our local emergency department. In a smaller, rural setting, your expertise means everything, directly shaping patient outcomes and providing crucial access to care that simply wouldn't exist without you.

Picture yourself:

• Serving a diverse patient population with a wide range of acute conditions, from hunting and fishing related injuries to medical emergencies, constantly challenging and expanding your clinical skill set.
• Operating with significant autonomy and responsibility, backed by a supportive and experienced team of physicians and nurses who recognize and value your critical role. You'll be a key decision-maker.
• Developing a unique understanding of community health needs, fostering a sense of continuity that's rare in larger ERs. You'll likely see familiar faces, adding a personal dimension to your care.
• Building strong professional relationships not just within the hospital, but with local EMS, law enforcement, and other community partners. You'll be part of a truly integrated emergency response system.
• Enjoying a manageable patient volume that allows for thorough, thoughtful care, mitigating the burnout often associated with overwhelming urban emergency departments. We prioritize your well-being.
• Making a direct and undeniable impact on a close-knit community that deeply appreciates your presence and dedication, knowing you are a cornerstone of their health and safety.

Your Life, Reimagined:

Baudette isn't just a place to practice high-impact medicine; it's a place to build a dream life steeped in nature, community, and peace. Forget the traffic, the concrete jungle, and the anonymity of big cities. Here, you'll discover a quality of life defined by breathtaking natural beauty, genuine connections, and endless opportunities for recreation.

Envision your days:

• Coming home to an affordable, charming community where your income allows for a spacious home, often with lake or river access, or the cabin you've always dreamed of. Your financial efforts translate directly into a high quality of life.
• Embracing your passion for the outdoors. Baudette is the 'Walleye Capital of the World' and the gateway to the vast Lake of the Woods. Imagine spending your days off fishing for trophy walleye, northern pike, or muskies. In winter, ice fishing is a way of life!
• Exploring boundless natural beauty. The Rainy River, Zippel Bay State Park, and endless forests offer unparalleled opportunities for boating, kayaking, hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and hunting. Every season brings new adventures to your doorstep.
• Raising your family in a safe, welcoming environment where children still ride bikes freely and neighbors look out for one another. Excellent local schools and community activities provide a nurturing backdrop for growth.
• Becoming an integral part of a genuine community. Baudette thrives on its friendly, resilient spirit. You'll quickly find yourself known, welcomed, and involved in local events, festivals, and traditions. This isn't just a town; it's a family.
• Reclaiming your time and reducing your stress. Your commute will be measured in minutes, not hours. The slower pace of rural life, coupled with the immediate access to nature, allows you to truly recharge and foster a healthy work-life balance that's often elusive in urban settings.
• Finding true tranquility. The starlit nights, the sounds of nature, and the lack of urban clamor create a peaceful environment for relaxation and reflection, enriching your personal well-being.

Baudette is more than a location; it's an invitation. An invitation for unparalleled clinical experience, a deeply rewarding connection with your community, and a life immersed in the pristine beauty of Northern Minnesota. We understand the specialized, life-saving expertise you bring as an Emergency Medicine APP, and we are ready to offer you a supportive environment where your skills are revered, and your personal passions can flourish.

Don't just practice medicine; be a hero, then cast your line. Don't just work; build a remarkable life. Join our community in Baudette, Minnesota, and discover the rewarding life and career you've always envisioned. We invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity and see for yourself why Baudette is not just a place to settle, but a place to truly live, play, and make a profound difference.

Are you ready to write your next chapter in Baudette? Contact us today to learn more about this unparalleled opportunity.

The ideal candidate for this position:
- will have graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Masters or Doctorate program
- will have Emergency Room or Inpatient experience of 1 year or more, required
- board certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Hospital Medicine
- ACLS, PALS, and ATLS or CALS certified
- will have the qualification to successfully obtain an unrestricted Minnesota practice license and DEA
- interested in a shift-based condensed work schedule [Ten 24-hr shifts is full-time]
- have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- demonstrate the ability to work independently
- demonstrate the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing patient demographics and needs
We are especially interested in candidates that demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism, and adhere to and exhibits our core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity to step into two established service lines and enjoy a nice supportive team-based practice model and maximize your time off.

CHI LakeWood Health provides long-term care family practice-clinic 15-bed critical-access hospital public health and assisted living services. Nestled in Baudette MN just minutes from Lake of the Woods and Zippel Bay State Park. Enjoy natures playground lake living trails unique shopping and dining! We serve patients and their loved ones in Lake of the Woods County and the surrounding area. Check out the link for more info on Baudette, MN.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health(tm), a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen--both inside our hospitals and out in the community.