APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Pediatric Nephrology

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

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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. We are looking for an advanced practice provider to join our pediatric nephrology department. Our team consists of a board certified pediatric nephrologist, nursing, social work, and close collaboration with our dialysis teams. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides service to patients in designated care settings by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. The position involves providing outreach services either in person or via telemedicine, with hours from Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

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 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-AC) or (PPCNP-BC) or Family NP - (NP-C) or (FNP-BC).
• 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.
• Experience in pediatrics or nephrology preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatrics or nephrology preferred.
• New Grads will be considered if they have pediatric or Nephrology RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides service to patients by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating patients.
• Obtains a thorough medical history from patients and performs examinations and assessments to determine patient needs.
• Analyzes and interprets information collected from patients, medical records, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• 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 treatment plans 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 plans for health issues.
• May cover hospital consultations, rounding, and assist 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.

Benefits

• Development and advancement opportunities.
• Support from a strong team including RN navigator, dialysis teams, social work, behavioral health, and dietitian support.

What This Job Offers

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