APP -Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Department | Perham, MN

Sanford Health•Perham, MN

1d•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. This position is in the Emergency Department and involves the evaluation and treatment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department in collaboration with the attending physician or other ED provider. The role includes obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, and developing appropriate assessment and treatment plans. The APP will diagnose and manage acute and urgent medical conditions within their scope of practice, order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other studies. They will perform procedures appropriate to their training, experience, and clinical privileges, and provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care. Collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team is essential for coordinating patient care. The role also involves assisting with the management and stabilization of emergency and critically ill patients, and arranging appropriate consultations, admissions, transfers, and follow-up care in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating provider.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
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

If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred
New Grads will be considered

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
Provide evaluation and treatment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department in collaboration with the attending physician or other ED provider.
Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop appropriate assessment and treatment plans.
Diagnose and manage acute and urgent medical conditions within the APP's scope of practice.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other studies.
Perform procedures appropriate to the APP's training, experience, and clinical privileges.
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
Assist with the management and stabilization of emergency and critically ill patients.
Arrange appropriate consultations, admissions, transfers, and follow-up care in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating provider.