APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Infectious Disease

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Infectious Disease services and help expand access to specialized care in our region. As part of a dedicated, mission-driven team within a not-for-profit health system, you’ll play a key role in enhancing local care delivery while enjoying the natural beauty and community spirit of northern Minnesota.

Position Highlights

• Support the development of infectious disease services in a growing regional health hub
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care
• Opportunity to shape services and make a lasting impact on community health

About Sanford Health Bemidji

Sanford Health Bemidji is the largest healthcare provider in the region, offering a full range of specialty and primary care services. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides expert clinical guidance in a specialized field and coordinates patient care quality initiatives in the field of Infectious Disease. Provides service to patients in acute, short and long term care settings by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and dependent on patient population and setting will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patient's needs.

With other healthcare professionals, analyze and interpret information collected from patient, medical records, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information, to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis. Acknowledges and demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients when necessary. 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 as legally authorized if necessary, in order to aid recovery and manage pain. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.

Provide 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 plan for health issues, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances. May cover hospital consultations, rounding, and assist with patient procedures as needed.

Conducts research into area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. Incorporates evidence based practice guidelines into care. Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices, including reimbursement of services.

Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources, as applicable. Demonstrate extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles, practices and techniques.