Sobre esta vaga de APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Acute Care na Sanford Health
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re 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.
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Flexible 3 or 4 day per week work schedule availableSummary
The Urgent-Acute-Walk-In Care Nurse Practitioner provides immediate, high-quality advanced nursing care for patients presenting with non-life-threatening acute illnesses and minor injuries. The NP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients in a fast-paced, walk-in clinic environment, in collaboration with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure efficient patient flow and care delivery.Job Description
Conduct focused patient histories and physical examinations.
Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries including respiratory infections, minor fractures, lacerations, burns, and allergic reactions.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, lab work, and EKGs.
Perform minor procedures including wound suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and foreign body removal.
Provide patient education on illness prevention, medication use, and follow-up care.
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with scope of practice and protocols.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to optimize patient care and clinic operations.
Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.
Respond promptly to emergencies and escalate care as needed.
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 urgent care, emergency, or primary care settings 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)
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.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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