APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Otolaryngology (ENT)

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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: Bemidji 1705 Clinic

Location: Bemidji, MN

Address: 1705 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary

The Otolaryngology APP provides advanced nursing care for patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The APP works in collaboration with otolaryngologists and the multidisciplinary team to perform assessments, manage medical and surgical treatments, and provide patient education. Perform detailed patient histories and physical examinations focused on ENT disorders.

Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests such as audiograms, CT/MRI scans, and lab work.

Assist in the management of acute and chronic ENT conditions, including infections, allergies, voice and swallowing disorders, and head and neck cancers.

Provide preoperative and postoperative care for ENT surgical patients.

Manage medication therapy, including antibiotics, steroids, and other relevant treatments.

Conduct minor procedures within scope of practice, such as ear debridement, nasal endoscopy, and laryngoscopy.

Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive care.

Document clinical encounters thoroughly and maintain accurate medical records.

Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and quality improvement initiatives.

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 otolaryngology, ENT, or related fields 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 (NP-C) or (FNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-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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Compensation Package: Compensation Package

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional advanced practice provider benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance for those eligible.

Compensation details:

Annual compensation range (based on 1.0 FTE): $97,461-$173,356

Actual compensation offers may vary and are determined based on multiple factors including education, training, certification, experience, scope of practice and expected job requirements.

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-0281004

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider

Featured: No

Visas Accepted: N/A