APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Internal Medicine | Southpointe | Sanford CareersJob InformationCareers With Purpose 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. Facility: Southpointe Clinic
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 2400 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides service to patients in designated care settings, including acute, short and long-term care, by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. Obtains a thorough medical history from the patient and, depending on the patient population and setting, will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine the patient's needs. Works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care. Formulates a plan for treatment of the patient and prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized. Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Consults with or refers patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise. Provides patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability. Conducts research into the area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. Incorporates evidence-based practice guidelines into care. Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices.
Qualifications Completion of a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.APP experience of 1+ years required (new graduates will not be considered).Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice.Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP) or (AGACNP-BC) or (ACNPC-AG) or Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or (FNP-BC).Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
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Req Number: R-0161363
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
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