APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine | New York Mills, MN

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:

8 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.

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• Family Medicine Provider
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5-6 Saturdays a year from 9 am to noon.
• Clinic only, urgent care clinic on occasional Saturdays as referenced above
• New Grads will not be reviewed at this time, 3 years family medicine experience is required
• Position duties: The APP provides comprehensive, patient-centered family medicine services in a rural clinic setting, managing an established panel of patients while also providing same-day and acute care services. The role encompasses preventive care, health maintenance, chronic disease management, and evaluation and treatment of acute medical conditions for patients across the lifespan. The APP works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide accessible, high-quality care and continuity of services to the rural community.
• Required FTE 1.0

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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.

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

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