APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Internal Medicine | Thief River Falls
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- MN, Thief River Falls
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Must have
- 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 internal medicine or re
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- · APP – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Internal Medicine | Thief River Falls
- · Schedule : M-F; closed 6 major holidays. Walk-in-Clinic Saturday rotation 9 am-noon; 1:6
- · Clinic only
- · New grads with 3-5 years of nursing experience in primary care will be considered; Experience as an APP in primary care/internal medicine of greater than 1 year preferred.
- · Position duties: Asses/Evaluate and develop appropriate history, physical, assessment and plan for complex internal medicine primary care patients. Position would include own primary panel of patien
- · Make up of Team: Physicians: 2, APP’s: 1
- Additional primary care providers in family medicine consist of 3 physicians and 3 APPs as well as 2 OBGYN/Women’s Health physicians and 2 APPS.
- · Required 1.0 FTE; 36 hours per week of patient facing scheduled time
- **** 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 certifi
- 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Full description
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
Department DetailsSummary
The Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced nursing care to adult patients with acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions. Working in collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams, the NP performs assessments, diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, and manages patient care to promote optimal health outcomes.
Job Description
Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, heart disease, and other internal medicine conditions.
Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and screenings.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies in accordance with state laws and organizational policies.
Provide patient education on disease prevention, health promotion, and management of chronic conditions.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment, adjusting plans as necessary.
Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care.
Document all patient encounters, treatments, and progress notes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with evidence-based practices in internal medicine.
Maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards for patient care.
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 internal medicine or related adult primary care setting preferred
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
· APP – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Internal Medicine | Thief River Falls
· Schedule : M-F; closed 6 major holidays. Walk-in-Clinic Saturday rotation 9 am-noon; 1:6
· Clinic only