APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine
Job at a glance
Job description
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: Chamberlain Medical Center
Location: Chamberlain, SD
Address: 300 S Byron Blvd, Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Department Details
- Opportunity to work in a clinic and ED setting.
- Ability to practice in diverse, comprehensive practice.
- Great opportunity to grow as a provider.
- A $50,000 retention incentive to be paid for experienced candidates if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 5 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details.)
- Floor plus additional compensation for ED call.
Job 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. 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.
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.
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 [Register to View] .
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Practice Details: * APP will work in clinic and cover emergency department, providing primary care in the clinic, and emergency medicine care in the ED.
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-0265536
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Family Medicine
Visas Accepted: N/A