APP -Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Department | Perham, MN

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: Perham Hlth Location: Perham, MN Address: 1000 Coney St W, Perham, MN 56573, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job 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. 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.

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• Emergency Department

• Schedule

• 12 hour shifts (10 am to 10 pm), 1.0 FTE, every 4th weekend, holidays that fall on scheduled weekend

• New Grads will be considered

• Position duties:

• Provide evaluation and treatment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department in collaboration with the attending physician or other ED provider.

• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop appropriate assessment and treatment plans.

• Diagnose and manage acute and urgent medical conditions within the APP's scope of practice.

• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other studies.

• Perform procedures appropriate to the APP's training, experience, and clinical privileges.

• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.

• Assist with the management and stabilization of emergency and critically ill patients.

• Arrange appropriate consultations, admissions, transfers, and follow-up care in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating provider.

• Required 1.0 FTE

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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.

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 [email protected] .

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-0268754 Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider Featured: No Visas Accepted: N/A