APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Pediatric Neurology

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join pediatrics neurology. You will assess patients, collaborate with physicians, provide diagnosis and treatment plans in acute and long-term care settings, and ensure care coordination with the team.

The role requires advanced practice nursing, DEA prescriptive authority, and pediatric neurology clinic experience. Licensure and certifications are required; state standards apply.

Qualifications

• Master's, postmaster's, or doctoral NP degree from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as advanced practice nurse in the relevant state.
• DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• Certifications: CPNP-AC or PPCNP-BC or NP-C or FNP-BC.
• Peds Neuro APP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in designated settings by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating neurology conditions.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications as authorized.
• Maintain comprehensive patient records and coordinate care with other providers.
• Counsel patients and families on prevention and self-management.

Skills

Advanced practice nursing

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Medication management

Education

Master’s/post-master’s/doctorate in NP program (accredited)

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: Veterans Square Clinic
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 3955 56th St S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Join our collaborative pediatric neurology to provide care to pediatric patients with neurology conditions.

Job 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 patients with neurology conditions. 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.

Will support our peds neurology clinic which is open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

Peds Neuro APP experience required.

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.m

Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-AC) or (PPCNP-BC) or Family NP - (NP-C) or (FNP-BC)

Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent nationally recognized body. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

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] .

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-0134618
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No