APP -Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Department | Perham, MN

20010 Sanford Clinic; Perham (MN); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sanford Health seeks a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, collaborating with physicians to manage acute and chronic illnesses in the Emergency Department.

The APP will conduct exams, prescribe within scope, develop care plans, order tests, provide education, and participate in quality initiatives. This is a 1.0 FTE with 12-hour day shifts, every 4th weekend.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current RN and NP licensure in each state of practice.
• Current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by State).
• National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC).

Responsabilités

• Provide evaluation and treatment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department in collaboration with the attending physician or other ED provider.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop appropriate assessment and treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage acute and urgent medical conditions within the APP's scope of practice.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other studies.
• Perform procedures appropriate to the APP's training, experience, and clinical privileges.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.

Connaissances

Emergency Department experience

Advanced clinical assessment

Care coordination

Formation

Nurse Practitioner degree (MSN/DNP)

Description du poste

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: 12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details

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.

**** Emergency Department Schedule 12 hour shifts (10 am to 10 pm), 1.0 FTE, every 4th weekend, holidays that fall on scheduled weekend New Grads will be considered

Position duties:

Provide evaluation and treatment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department in collaboration with the attending physician or other ED provider. Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop appropriate assessment and treatment plans. Diagnose and manage acute and urgent medical conditions within the APP's scope of practice. Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other studies. Perform procedures appropriate to the APP's training, experience, and clinical privileges. Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care. Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care. Assist with the management and stabilization of emergency and critically ill patients. Arrange appropriate consultations, admissions, transfers, and follow-up care in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating provider.

Required 1.0 FTE

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.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.