APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine

Good Samaritan Society; Clear Lake (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Clear Lake, SD, seeks a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care across all ages, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses. You will perform physical exams, interpret histories and tests, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the health care team.

You will also prescribe medications within scope, teach health maintenance, and coordinate referrals while maintaining

Qualifications

• Master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited NP program.
• Active RN and NP licenses in each state of practice.
• Current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• National board certification as FNP-C or FNP-BC.
• Privileging/credentialing requirements may define scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans; coordinate referrals.
• Document care in the EHR and participate in quality improvement.

Education

Master’s/Postmaster’s/Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner program

NP licensure in each state of practice

DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances

FNP-C or FNP-BC board certification

Credentialing/licensing prerequisites per privilege form

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Clear Lake Clinic
Location: Clear Lake, SD
Address: 701 3rd Ave S, Clear Lake, SD 57226, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Rural practice team environment.

Job 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. 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.

This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

If Licensing 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

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0273965
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Visas Accepted: N/A