Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine

Avera; Ellendale (ND); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement: employer match up to 5%

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera Clinic of Ellendale is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care across nursing home and acute care settings in Ellendale, ND. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while coordinating with physicians and education teammates.

The role requires an active NP and RN license in the state, adherence to protocols, and commitment to compassionate, team-based care within Avera’s mission to move health forward.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state.
• Active RN license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients per approved protocols.
• Provide medical services and health education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians for assessment and treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

CNP - Board of Nursing

RN license

Job description

Location: Avera Clinic of Ellendale Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Will provide some Nursing Home coverage locally. Will also integrate into proportionate Acute Care coverage at Aberdeen Family Physicians. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Provides appropriate medical care to all patients by assessing physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients to develop a plan of care.

What you will do

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice. Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care. Consults and collaborates with physician as assessing, diagnosing and treating patients. Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities. Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and consults with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish appropriate plan of care. Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients. Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards. Effectively contributes to the development and attainment of physician practice goals. Practices according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities. Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards. Maintains patient records and accurate information.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - Board of Nursing Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based off job assignment. Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state of practice Upon Hire and Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.