APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Sleep Medicine

sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for patients with sleep disorders, collaborating with physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat conditions such as sleep apnea and insomnia.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education, and coordination with sleep center operations, with a Monday–Friday day schedule, no weekends or holidays, and a full-time (≥0.75 FTE) commitment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• APRN licensure requirements as applicable by state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct histories and physical exams focused on sleep health.
• Order and interpret sleep studies and related tests.
• Diagnose and manage sleep disorders with evidence-based protocols.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including CPAP therapy and medications.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatments as needed.
• Educate patients and families on sleep hygiene and adherence.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, neurologists, psychologists, and other specialists.
• Document encounters and plans in the electronic health record.
• Participate in sleep center operations and quality improvement.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Education

Care planning

Education

Master's or Doctorate NP

Job description

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.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation:

Union Position: No

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.

Job Description

• 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

• 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.

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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