APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine | New York Mills, MN

Sanford Health•Mn, MN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic illnesses, promoting health and wellness, and working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers. The APP provides comprehensive, patient-centered family medicine services in a rural clinic setting, managing an established panel of patients while also providing same-day and acute care services. The role encompasses preventive care, health maintenance, chronic disease management, and evaluation and treatment of acute medical conditions for patients across the lifespan. The APP works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide accessible, high-quality care and continuity of services to the rural community.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
3 years family medicine experience is required
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Nice To Haves

Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments
Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests
Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions
Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice
Develop and implement individualized care plans
Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed
Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing)
Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system
Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives
Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.
The APP provides comprehensive, patient-centered family medicine services in a rural clinic setting, managing an established panel of patients while also providing same-day and acute care services.
The role encompasses preventive care, health maintenance, chronic disease management, and evaluation and treatment of acute medical conditions for patients across the lifespan.
The APP works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide accessible, high-quality care and continuity of services to the rural community.