APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Internal Medicine

Good Samaritan Society; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization located in Bemidji, MN is seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care to adult patients. The role involves diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Candidates must possess a master's or doctorate degree in nursing along with current licensure. The position includes competitive benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal medicine or related adult primary care setting preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
• Current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care to adult patients with complex medical conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately in the EHR.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills

Patient education

Medication management

Clinical collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

National board certification as FNP-BC or AGPCNP-BC

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Bemidji Main Clinic
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1233 34th St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary

The Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced nursing care to adult patients with acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions. Working in collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams, the NP performs assessments, diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, and manages patient care to promote optimal health outcomes. Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, heart disease, and other internal medicine conditions.

Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and screenings.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies in accordance with state laws and organizational policies.

Provide patient education on disease prevention, health promotion, and management of chronic conditions.

Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment, adjusting plans as necessary.

Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care.

Document all patient encounters, treatments, and progress notes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with evidence-based practices in internal medicine.

Maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards for patient care.

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.

Experience in internal medicine or related adult primary care setting 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-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-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 Health 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].

Sanford Health 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-0242790
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Visas Accepted: N/A