APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Wound Clinic

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

96d

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 as legally authorized. The role also involves maintaining detailed records of patients' health care plans, consulting with specialists when necessary, and providing patients with information to promote health and prevent disease. The NP may cover hospital consultations, conduct research, 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 and provision of care for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months.
• Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.

Nice To Haves

• Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• New grads will be reviewed.

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 collected from patients and medical records.
• Develop and establish 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.
• 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 reduce risk factors.
• Counsel patients and family members about self-management.
• Conduct research into area of specialty to improve patient care.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines into care.
• Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices.

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