APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | ER/Same Day Clinic | Perham MN

Sanford Health; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide patient care in various settings, including acute and long-term care. You'll assess patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position requires flexibility with varying shifts, including nights and weekends. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers pathways for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a master's or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Medication Prescription

Patient Counseling

Research in Specialty Area

Evidence-based Practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Doctorate from Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Medical Equipment

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: 20

Union Position: No

Department Details

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

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 the patient and, depending on patient population and setting, will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patient's needs. With other healthcare professionals, analyzes and interprets 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. Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Consults with or refers patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise. Provides 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 the area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. Incorporates evidence-based practice guidelines into care. Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices, including reimbursement of services. Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources, as applicable. Demonstrates 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 a 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.

• Part Time position (.5 FTE)
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to be considered
• New grads will be reviewed
• Schedule
  • Fridays: Same Day Clinic 9am – 5pm, ER 5pm – 9pm
  • Saturday ER 9 am – 9pm
  • Sunday ER 9am – 9pm
  • ER call every 3rd weekend
  • Other clinic and ED days may vary

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.