APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine

Good Samaritan Society; Minnesota; On-site; USD 108,171 - 192,425; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Canby, MN is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care across all ages, from infants to seniors. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include exams, health assessments, prescribing medications, care planning, and patient education, with on-call coverage outside regular 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.

Responsibilities

• The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses; promote health and wellness.
• 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 scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists when needed.
• Perform minor procedures (e.g., wound care, suturing) as appropriate.
• Document patient care accurately in the EHR system.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Collaboration with physicians

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate in NP (accredited program)

FNP-C or FNP-BC board certification

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: Canby Clinic
Location: Canby, MN
Address: 112 St Olaf Ave S, Canby, MN 56220, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Team oriented family medicine clinic with variety of other duties including ED and hospital work. Great work/life balance and above average culture and satisfaction.

Salary Range: $108,171-$192,425

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] .

Practice Details: Small community family medicine clinic with opportunity to get to know your patients. Team culture and meaningful work.

Compensation Package: Salaried

About this Community: Community of 1700 population with a great school system, variety of churches and community events throughout the year.

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-0268805
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Family Medicine
Visas Accepted: N/A