Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

Sanford; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care across ages, collaborating with physicians and the health care team. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses, while promoting health and wellness in a rural health system.

The role involves 10-hour day shifts with a 40-hour week, and requires current APRN licensure, board certification (FNP-C/BC), and DEA permit to prescribe.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in NP program.
• APRN licensure in each state of practice.
• FNP-C or FNP-BC board certification.
• Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments.
• Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within scope.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide health education and counseling on prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed.
• Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing).
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Primary care experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

Current RN and APRN licensure in each state of practice

FNP-C or FNP-BC board certification

Experience in primary care or family medicine

Tools

EHR systems

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:

10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic illnesses, promoting health and wellness, and working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments
• Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests
• Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
• Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed
• Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing)
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system
• Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.

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 primary care or family 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-C) or (FNP-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.

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

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