APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

Sanford; Bemidji (MN); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sanford Health, the leading rural health system, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to manage patient care across acute, short- and long-term settings. You will assess patients, collaborate with physicians, and develop treatment plans including prescribing medications as appropriate.

With a focus on care coordination, you will maintain comprehensive records, educate patients and families, and consult with specialists when needed to optimize outcomes.

Competenze

• Master’s, post-master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited NP program.
• Current licensure as an advanced practice nurse; DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• Certification: AGPCNP-BC or A-GNP or AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG or NP-C or FNP-BC.

Mansioni

• Obtain patient history, perform exam/assessment, and determine patient needs.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications as authorized.
• Coordinate care with providers; refer when conditions exceed scope.
• Maintain detailed health care plans and prognosis records.
• Provide patient and family education on self-management and prevention.

Conoscenze

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Medication management

Clinical documentation

Collaboration with providers

Formazione

Master's/Post-master's/ Doctorate NP program

State NP licensure; DEA permit to prescribe

Descrizione del lavoro

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

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Union Position: No

Department Details

Minimum 3 years of APP experience required

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP)/ Physician Assistant (PA)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

Provides service to patients in acute, short and long term care settings by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. 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 when necessary. 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. Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise. 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 cover hospital consultations, rounding, and assist with patient procedures as needed. Conducts research into area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. 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.

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 Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP) or (AGACNP-BC) or (ACNPC-AG) or 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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