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NP/PA - Family Medicine - Horace, ND

Nurse Practitioner 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$121k-$169k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Building Location

Essentia 52nd Ave Clinic

Department

3421800 FAMILY PRACTICE - 52ND AVE

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/PA – Family Medicine
  • Horace, ND

Join a collegial, team-oriented, and very progressive patient and family-centered care group committed to customer service and high-quality care in the growing metro area of Horace. Work collaboratively with 2 Family Medicine Physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers, in a busy yet positive atmosphere with a loyal patient following.

  • 0.9-1.0 FTE
  • Mon-Fri between 8a-5p (32/36 patient contact hours – 4 hours admin time)
  • Family Medicine trained; experience required
  • 15-23 patients per day; procedures are variable
  • Patient base that is ready for growth

ND license required; may secure MN license if interested in picking up Walk-In Care shifts in other area clinics

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 from newborn to elderly. As a member of the Care Team, utilizing Essentia Care Processes, the NP/PA works collaboratively with other care team members to achieve Care Team objectives, and to provide continuity of patient and family care. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Education/Training

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.

Primary care experience preferred; ability to care for all ages.

Licensure/Certifications Required

  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state (if NP).
  • Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
  • Current certification in CPR
  • National certification, in applicable area.
  • Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

For more information, contact

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

http://careers.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:
  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
  • Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
  • Current certification in CPR.
  • 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 CPR.
  • National certification.
  • Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

FTE

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

  • Shift Rotation:
  • Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time:

Weekends

No

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

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.

Key Responsibilities

The NP/PA will provide comprehensive health care to individuals and families across the lifespan, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. They work collaboratively within a care team to ensure continuity of care and high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or a degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program. Current state licensure, national certification, and CPR certification are required for practice.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical decision making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NP/PA - Family Medicine - Horace, ND at Essentia Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,127 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 182 active listings.

Of the 46 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 72% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Listing-based score

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources