APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Infectious Disease

Sanford Health • Bemidji, MN

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About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Infectious Disease services and help expand access to specialized care in our region. As part of a dedicated, mission-driven team within a not-for-profit health system, you’ll play a key role in enhancing local care delivery while enjoying the natural beauty and community spirit of northern Minnesota.

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.
• Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent nationally recognized body.
• Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months.
• Submit current Scope of Practice that has been approved by either the North Dakota State Board of Nursing or the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Licensing prior to August 1, 1995 in ND, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides service to patients in acute, short and long term care settings by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments.
• Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and performs an examination and/or assessment to determine patient's needs.
• Analyzes and interprets information collected from patient, medical records, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis.
• Demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients when necessary.
• Works in collaboration 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.
• 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 plan for health issues.
• Covers hospital consultations, rounding, and assists with patient procedures as needed.
• Conducts research into 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees