Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
About The Position
Altru Health System is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a collaborative and patient-centered Family Medicine team in an established outpatient practice. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages, providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses. Responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare, exercising professional judgment, achieving patient engagement and quality goals, and maintaining accurate documentation. The position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends, no call, and no inpatient responsibilities, allowing for an excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to build long-term patient relationships.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Nurse Practitioner | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 2 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed| Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
- A minimum of 1 year Related Experience
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Preferred | Learning Management System
Responsibilities
- Provides patient/patient’s family with appropriate education based on the patient’s condition and identifies needs in order to optimize understanding.
- Provides health maintenance and disease management counseling to patients.
- Obtains comprehensive medical histories, performs physical examinations/assessments and initiates admission orders as appropriate.
- Provides medical management and/or other interventions for acute and chronic health problems.
- Implements a plan of care and performs procedures according to the Advanced Practitioner’s education, training, experience and competencies.
- Refers patient to specialists and/or therapists when appropriate and in a timely manner, ensuring continuity of care.
- Orders and interprets lab studies and diagnostic tests to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment as appropriate.
- Notifies patients promptly of test results.
- Collaborates with physicians, as necessary, to verify diagnosis, identify high-risk situations, or alerts to changes in patient’s status and takes appropriate action.
- Writes orders for prescription medication under the established protocol.
- Serves as a liaison and a resource for physician, health care team members, patients and families.
- Participates in plans for health promotion, prevention and maintenance for the Altru Health System, the community and region.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Benefits
- health plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- dental plan
- vision plan
- life and disability insurance
- education assistance
- paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
