Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

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: Detroit Lakes Clinic Location: Detroit Lakes, MN Address: Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Department Details Join a multi specialty clinic in Detroit Lakes, MN. Seeking a full-time candidate to work within the Internal Medicine department which includes 2 physicians and 2 geriatric APPs. This position will work in the clinic alongside the clinicians. Flexible hours and great culture! 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. Provides service to patients in acute, short and long term care settings by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and dependent on patient population and setting will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patient's needs. With other healthcare professionals, analyze and interpret information collected from patient, medical records, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information, to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis. Acknowledges and demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients when necessary. 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 if necessary, in order to aid recovery and manage pain. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise. Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability. Counsels' patients and family members about self-management on prevention and treatment plan for health issues, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances. May cover hospital consultations, rounding, and assist with patient procedures as needed. Conducts research into area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. Incorporates evidence based practice guidelines into care. Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices, including reimbursement of services. Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources, as applicable. Demonstrate extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles, practices and techniques. Qualifications Completion of a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from an nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. No call, flexible schedule could do .8 or 1.0 Monday-Friday. No weekends or holidays. Clinic only New Grads will be reviewed Make up of Team is 2 Physicians & 3 APPs Required FTE : .8-1.0 Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months, or completion of master's/post-master's degree program in the past twelve months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested. 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. Benefits 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, visit . 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 1- or send an email to . Practice Details: Looking for full-time NP or PA to join an established Internal Medicine Department. About this Community: Detroit Lakes has a population of 9,869 and unofficial population during summer months is much higher, estimated to peak about 13,000, due to seasonal residents and tourists. Located 45 miles to the east of Fargo-Moorhead and 205 miles southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul. It is a regional summer and winter recreation destination! Live and work where you play! Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R- Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider Featured: No Specialty: Internal Medicine Visas Accepted: N/A