APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine

sanford; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States seeks a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care to patients of all ages in a clinic and ED setting. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and coordinating care with physicians and other providers.

The NP will develop individualized care plans, deliver health education, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while maintaining evidence-based practice guidelines and collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate from an accredited NP program.
• APRN licensure in the state of practice (prior to 1995 pedigree optional).
• Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred.
• Current RN and NP licenses in each practicing state.
• DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• State CDS license if required by state.
• National board certification as FNP-C or FNP-BC.
• Privileging documents and credentialing requirements govern qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments
• Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests
• Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
• Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed
• Perform minor procedures such as wound care and suturing
• Document patient care accurately in the EHR
• Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines

Skills

Primary care experience

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Patient education

Education

Master's or Doctorate in NP

APRN licensure in practice state

DEA permit to prescribe

FNP-C or FNP-BC

RN and NP licensure in practice states

Credentialing/privileging requirements

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Union Position: No

Department Details

Opportunity to work in a clinic and ED setting. Ability to practice in diverse, comprehensive practice. Great opportunity to grow as a provider.

Summary

The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic illnesses, promoting health and wellness, and working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments
• Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests
• Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
• Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed
• Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing)
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system
• Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
• National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC)
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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