APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine

Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine page is loaded## Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicinelocations: ND, Watford Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-0255872**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.**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 assessmentsObtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic testsDiagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditionsPrescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practiceDevelop and implement individualized care plansProvide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choicesManage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when neededPerform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing)Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record systemParticipate in quality improvement and practice initiativesCollaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team membersMaintain 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.****If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.**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 at or . Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of , an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanford Bemidji