APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Hematology/Oncology | Sanford Careers
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Facility:
Joe Lueken Cancer Center
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 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. Obtains a thorough medical history from patients and performs examinations and assessments to determine patients' needs. Analyzes and interprets information collected from patients, medical records, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. Works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care. Formulates treatment plans and prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized. 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 on 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.
Qualifications
Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances. Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP) or (AGACNP-BC) or (ACNPC-AG) or Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or (FNP-BC). Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months, or completion of master’s/post-master’s degree program in the past twelve months. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0188626
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider