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 Cass Lake Clinic
Location Cass Lake, MN
Address 219 Grant Utley Ave NW Cass Lake, MN 56633 USA
Shift Day
Job Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40.00
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.
Responsibilities • 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 • Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program • If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, masters 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
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
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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.
Req Number: R-0249615
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Family Medicine
Visas Accepted: NA