Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We are 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.
Facility ----------
Wahpeton Clinic Location ------------
Wahpeton, ND Address ---------
332 2nd Ave N Wahpeton, ND 58075 USA Shift ------
8 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule -------------
Full time Weekly Hours ------------
40.00 Department Details -----------------
We are excited to announce a new practice location in our close-knit rural community - where you can make a real difference every day. Experience the rewards of practicing in a small-town setting while enjoying the strong support of the established Wahpeton team and Fargo region.
Why Join Us ------------
• Updated facility with new furnishings and equipment • Meaningful patient relationships • Quiet rural lifestyle with low cost of living • Supportive network from our experienced Wahpeton team • Opportunity to shape a growing practice
Be part of something new rooted in community and care
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. The NP obtains a thorough medical history from patients, performs examinations and assessments, and analyzes and interprets information to develop and establish appropriate diagnoses.
Responsibilities ----------------
• Provides service to patients in acute, short, and long-term care settings • Assists physicians in assessing patients and treating injuries and ailments • Obtains a thorough medical history from patients • Performs examinations and assessments • Analyzes and interprets information to develop and establish appropriate diagnoses • 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 • Maintains complete and detailed records of patients health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner • Consults with or refers patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise • Provides patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability • Counsels patients and family members about self-management, prevention, and treatment plans for health issues • May cover hospital consultations, rounding, and assist with patient procedures as needed • Conducts research into the area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes • Incorporates evidence-based practice guidelines into care • Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices, including reimbursement of services • Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems, such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources, as applicable
Qualifications -------------
• Completion of a masters, post-masters, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission • Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, masters degree in nursing is preferred
Family Medicine Provider ----------------------
Schedule --------
Hours will be between M-F in a normal 8-5 clinic day. No holidays, weekends, or call.
Looking to have Hankinson clinic open M, W, F to start - would look to use clinician in another location on the 4th day with potential to grow the hours in Hankinson down the road based on the demands of the clinic.
Clinic only ------------
2 days in Hankinson primary care and 2 days in Wahpeton Walk-in Clinic.
New grads will be reviewed, but experience is preferred.
Position duties ----------------
• Clinic coverage for primary care patients in family medicine • Make up of team: solo team, new clinic, but support for neighboring Lidgerwood clinic • 2 APPs and Wahpeton Clinic • 5 MDs • 9 APPs in primary care • New Clinic location looking to have PTOT embedded in clinic as well as outreach from psychiatry services.
Required FTE -------------
0.8 FTE
Demonstrated current competence and provision of care treatment or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months or completion of masters, post-masters 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 Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC).
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
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 Health 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 • 401k retirement plan • Work-life balance benefits • Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
For more information about Total Rewards, visit http://www.sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talents@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
About this Community -------------------
Hankinson, ND Req Number ------------
R-0238836 Job Function ------------
Advanced Practice Provider Featured No Specialty ------------
Family Medicine Visas Accepted ------------
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