APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Medicine

Sanford Health; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care in various settings, including acute and long-term care. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams to assess patient needs, prescribe medications, and ensure effective treatment plans. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient health while navigating a dynamic work environment with varying shifts. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in acute and long-term settings.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Medication Prescription

Clinical Research

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Doctorate from Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Clinical Guidelines

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Previous experience in Emergency Medicine and or critical care or experience as an APP

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides service to patients in designated care settings, including: acute, short and long-term care, by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments.

Job Description

Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and dependent on patient population and setting, will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patient's needs. With other healthcare professionals, analyze and interpret information collected from patient, medical records, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information, to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis.

Acknowledges and demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients. Works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care. Formulates a plan for treatment of the patient and prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized if necessary, in order to aid recovery and manage pain. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Makes necessary healthcare referrals. Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability. Counsels' patients and family members about self-management on prevention and treatment plan for health issues, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances. May participate in clinical research studies. Incorporates evidence based practice guidelines into care.

Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices, including reimbursement of services. Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources, as applicable. Demonstrate extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles, practices and techniques. This role will require varying shifts, on-call rotations, including nights, and weekends as needed."

Qualifications

Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months, or completion of master’s/post-master’s degree program in the past twelve months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.

Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances. Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or (FNP-BC). Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

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

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