APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine
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Sanford Health is hiring an APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine. 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.
Key focus areas include Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments, Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests, and Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions.
Successful candidates bring Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nurse Practitioner Program, Current RN and NP Licensure, and DEA Permit to Prescribe Controlled Substances. Important skills include Assessing Patients, Diagnosing Illnesses, Treating Illnesses, Managing Acute Illnesses, Managing Chronic Illnesses, and Promoting Health And Wellness.
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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: Watford City Clinic Location: Watford City, ND Address: 709 4th Ave NE Suite 1, Watford City, ND 58854, USA Shift: 8 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.
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-0255872 Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider Featured: No Specialty: Family Medicine Visas Accepted: N/A
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