APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Sleep Medicine

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, seeks a Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver advanced care for sleep disorders in collaboration with physicians. You will order and interpret sleep studies, develop tailored treatment plans, and educate patients to improve sleep health.

Responsibilities include CPAP management, medication decisions, progress monitoring, and teamwork with specialists. Eligible candidates are licensed NPs/PAs with board certification and DEA credentials.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
• DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• National board certification as FNP-BC/C or AGPCNP-BC/ACNP-BC.
• Onboarding and training may be provided to develop sleep medicine competency.
• Full-Time commitment (.75 FTE or greater) as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for sleep disorders in collaboration with physicians.
• Order and interpret sleep studies, polysomnography, actigraphy, and other tests.
• Diagnose and manage sleep disorders using evidence-based protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including CPAP therapy and medications.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed.
• Educate patients and families on sleep hygiene and treatment adherence.
• Document encounters and plans in the electronic health record.
• Participate in sleep center operations and quality improvement.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Sleep medicine knowledge

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse license

Nurse Practitioner license

Board certification: FNP-BC or FNP-C / AGPCNP-BC / AG-ACNP-BC

DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances

State licensure in practice state(s)

BSN/NP degree

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: 2801 University Bldg
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 2801 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary

The Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy. The NP works in collaboration with physicians to perform comprehensive assessments, interprets diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans, and educates patients to improve sleep quality and overall health. Conduct detailed patient histories and physical exams focused on sleep health.

Order and interpret sleep studies, polysomnography, actigraphy, and other diagnostic tests.

Diagnose and manage sleep disorders using evidence-based protocols.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including CPAP therapy, medications, behavioral interventions, and lifestyle modifications.

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

Educate patients and families on sleep hygiene, treatment adherence, and comorbidity management.

Collaborate with pulmonologists, neurologists, psychologists, and other specialists.

Document all clinical encounters and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record.

Participate in sleep center operations, quality improvement, and patient education programs.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant position
• Schedule: Monday through Friday days. No weekends. No Holidays (those observed by Sanford)
• Clinic only
• New Grads will be considered
• Position duties: Evaluation and Treatment Management of various sleep disorders
• Make up of Team:
• Physicians 3
• APP’s Including this position, 7 full-time APPs
• Sleep Medicine experience a plus, however not required. Department Physicians and APPs assist with onboarding and training to help develop sleep medicine understanding and competency. Onboarding and training is at the pace of the individual and the team
• Required FTE - Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Experience in sleep 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-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Adult (ANP-C)

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:

* Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant position

• Schedule: Monday through Friday days. No weekends. No Holidays (those observed by Sanford)
• Clinic only
• New Grads will be considered
• Position duties: Evaluation and Treatment Management of various sleep disorders
• Make up of Team:

o Physicians 3

o APP’s Including this position, 7 full-time APPs

• Sleep Medicine experience a plus, however not required. Department Physicians and APPs assist with onboarding and training to help develop sleep medicine understanding and competency. Onboarding and training is at the pace of the individual and the team
• Required FTE - Full-Time (.75 or greater)

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-0274277
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Sleep Medicine
Visas Accepted: N/A