Emergency Medicine APP - Devils Lake

Location

Altru Hospital | Devils Lake 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND 58301

$ - $

The Nurse Practitioner Emergency Medicine collaborates with physicians, as necessary, to verify diagnosis, identify high‑risk situations or alerts to changes in patient’s status and takes appropriate action. The assistant administers medication and performs procedures within the scope of practice. This position provides patient/patient's family with appropriate education and follow‑up care and/or referral to other health care resources.

• 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.

• Nurse Practitioner | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement – Prior to Start Date
• Driver’s License with Acceptable Driving Record – Prior to Start Date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Within 90 days of Start Date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Preferred

Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

• Sit:
  Rarely (1‑4%)
• Stand:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walk:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stoop/Bend:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Reach:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Crawl:
  Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel:
  Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Twist:
  Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel:
  Continuously (67‑100%)
• See:
  Continuously (67‑100%)
• Hear:
  Continuously (67‑100%)

• Lift – Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Carry:
  Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Push/Pull:
  Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer:
  Not Applicable

• Indoor:
  Continuously (67‑100%)
• Outdoor:
  Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature:
  Not Applicable

Occasional Driver (Reference : R7398)

• Comprehensive benefits package including health plan, 401(k), dental plan, vision plan, and life & disability insurance.
• Education assistance and paid time off (PTO).

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk or .

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and the Affidavit Action Plan, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk or .

Altru participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.