APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine

Overview

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Facility: Gwinner Clinic
Location: Gwinner, ND
Address: 69 State Rte 13, Gwinner, ND 58040, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Department Details

Small town living. Family like work environment.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides service to patients in designated care settings, including acute, short and long-term care, by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. Obtains a thorough medical history from the patient and, depending on patient population and setting, will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patient needs. Works with other healthcare professionals to analyze and interpret information from patients, medical records, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop and establish the appropriate diagnosis.

Collaborates with providers and independently to provide care. Formulates a plan for treatment of the patient and prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized if necessary to aid recovery and manage pain. Maintains complete and detailed records of patients’ health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Consults with or refers patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.

Provides patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability. Counsels patients and family members about self-management on prevention and treatment plans, tailoring instructions to individual circumstances. May cover hospital consultations, rounding, and assist with patient procedures as needed. Conducts research in the area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes.

Incorporates evidence-based practice guidelines into care. Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices, including reimbursement of services. Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources, as applicable. Demonstrates extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles, practices and techniques.

Education & Licensure

Completion of a master’s, post-master’s, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Licensing prior to August 1, 1995; master’s degree in nursing is preferred.

• NP or PA position
• Schedule:
  
  M-F, No Holidays, only nursing home call
• Clinic only
• New Grads will be considered
• Position duties - Family medicine and nursing home call
• Opportunity to do some minor procedures
• Team composition includes 1 Physician & 10 APPs
• FTE is preferred at 1.0 FTE, and could be no less than 0.8 FTE

Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months, or completion of master’s/post-master’s degree program in the past twelve months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.

Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or (FNP-BC).

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford Health 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  .

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 or send an email to talent.

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Small town clinic location. Some travel will be required to other clinics in the area.

Req Number: R-0236282

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider

Featured: No

Specialty: Family Medicine

Visas Accepted: N/A