Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - GIM: Breast Clinic & Women’s Sexual Health / Menopause Clinic

The division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality outpatient care in a unique split-role serving both Menopause/Women’s Sexual Health and and Breast Clinics. This position offers the opportunity to care for patients across important phases of health and healing, partnering with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered evaluation, treatment, education, and follow-up for patients with sexual health or breast concerns. Clinical time will be split with 50% in each practice. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving the experience and outcomes of patients navigating menopause-related concerns and breast health needs in a nationally recognized academic medical center. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, management, and follow-up for patients in the Breast Clinic, including those with benign and malignant breast conditions including:
  • Screening breast exams and review of imaging studies Breast symptoms such as: new breast changes, changes in breast skin, nipple discharge, breast infection and breast pain
  • Benign breast disease, as well as precancerous lesions
  • Breast cancer risk assessment and family history of breast cancer
  • Breast symptoms such as: new breast changes, changes in breast skin, nipple discharge, breast infection and breast pain
  • Gynecomastia in men

• Deliver specialized care in the Women’s Sexual Health and Menopause Clinic, addressing a range of concerns from menopausal symptoms to complex sexual health issues which may include:
  • Menopause-hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, headaches, non-restful sleep, vaginal dryness or changes in sexual function; questions about hormone therapy, bioidentical hormones, and non-hormonal treatment options
  • Sexual Health concerns including low libido, problems with arousal or orgasm, painful intercourse, or other issues with sexual intimacy
  • Cancer Survivorship-natural or treatment related menopause, hot flashes, night sweats, questions about hormone therapy or non-hormonal treatment options, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, other concerns about sexual health or body image

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives across both clinics.
• Contribute to patient and provider education on topics relevant to breast health, sexual health, and menopause management.
  

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member, and you will be notified of next steps.

Will consider New Grads with Women's Health clinical or RN experience.

Nurse Practitioner: Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current MN RN and APRN license and certification as an FNP, ANP or WHNP-BC.


Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the MN State Board of Medical Practice.


Additional Qualifications:

• Active BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required
• Interest or experience in women’s health, breast disease, and/or menopause management preferred.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centered care and ongoing professional development.