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

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Pelican Rapids Clinic
Location: Pelican Rapids, MN
Address: 211 E Mill St, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40.00

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. 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.

• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

• Schedule No holidays, nights or weekends. 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?

• Position duties
  - 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.

• 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.

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards,

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