APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine

Sanford • Brandon, SD

139d

About The Position

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. The NP obtains a thorough medical history from patients and, depending on the patient population and setting, will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine the patient's needs. The NP works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care, formulates a treatment plan, and prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized. The role also involves maintaining complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses, consulting with or referring patients to appropriate specialists, and providing patients with information needed to promote health and prevent disease or disability. Additionally, the NP may cover hospital consultations, conduct research into their area of specialty, and incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines into care.

Requirements

• Completion of a master's, postmaster'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.
• 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).
• Demonstrated current competence in provision of care for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months, or completion of a master's/post-master's degree program in the past twelve months.

Nice To Haves

• Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Obtains and maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to patients in acute, short and long-term care settings.
• Obtain thorough medical histories from patients.
• Perform examinations and assessments to determine patient needs.
• Analyze and interpret information collected from patients and medical records to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Coordinate care by rounding on patients when necessary.
• Collaborate with providers and work independently to provide care.
• Formulate treatment plans and prescribe medications as legally authorized.
• Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when necessary.
• Provide patients with information to promote health and prevent disease.
• Counsel patients and family members about self-management and treatment plans.
• Conduct research into specialty area to improve patient care and clinical outcomes.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines into care.
• Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Master's degree