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 Bemidji Main Clinic
Location Bemidji, MN Address 1233 34th St NW Bemidji, MN 56601 USA
Shift 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40.00
Job Summary 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.
Responsibilities • 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 • 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 internal medicine or related adult primary care setting 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-BC or FNP-C, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or A-GNP Adult ANP-C. • Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader. • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC).
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 Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA) and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. 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-0242790
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Visas Accepted: NA