APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine

# Careers With Purpose

APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine page is loaded## APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine locations:
MN, Bemidjitime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-0242504
** Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
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* Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40
** Union Position:
** No
* * Department Details
**** Summary
* * 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.
** Job Description
** 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.
** Qualifications
* * 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.
Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred    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.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
** Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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