APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Urology | Detroit Lakes

Sanford Health • Detroit Lakes, MN

100d

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 treatment plans, prescribes medications, and maintains detailed records of patients' health care plans. The role also involves consulting with or referring patients to specialists when necessary, providing health information to patients, and conducting research to improve patient care and clinical outcomes. The position requires maintaining current knowledge of state regulations and payer systems.

Requirements

• Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• 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).
• 2 - 3 years of experience required.
• Demonstrated current competence in provision of care for an adequate volume of patients.
• New Grads will NOT be considered at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience correlating to the privileges requested.
• Possibility of assisting in the Perham Health OR and Detroit Lakes Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• 6 months of training depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to patients in acute, short and long-term care settings.
• Assist physicians, assess patients, and treat injuries and ailments.
• Obtain thorough medical histories from patients.
• Perform examinations and assessments to determine patient needs.
• Analyze and interpret information 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.
• Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists.
• Provide patients with information to promote health and prevent disease.
• Counsel patients and family members about self-management.
• Conduct research into areas of specialty to improve patient care.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines into care.
• Maintain knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice providers.

What This Job Offers

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