APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine | Pelican Rapids

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.

Work Shift:

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

Hours:

40
Compensation:
Union
Position:
No

• 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

• 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.

• 1 week of clinic call per month rotating with the other 3 clinicians
• 1.0 FTE – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8am-5pm with hour lunch and Wednesdays 8am-Noon (PM off for paper work)
• .9
  
  FTE Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8-5pm with hour lunch Clinic only
• New Grads will be considered
• If No, how many years’ experience required and in any specific area?
• Required FTE? 1.0 or .9
• 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.

• See patients
• Make up of Team:
  Physicians- 1 physician, Dr. Matt Haugen APP’s-2 APP, Emily Kalina, NP and Wendy Riva, PA Serving a more diverse population so language line is used frequently.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan  or Sanford Health News.

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