APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Internal Medicine
Bemidji, MN
- Eligibility
- NP
- Unit
- Internal Medicine
Posted Sep 11
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- NP
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- MN nursing median is $47/hr
MN nursing postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $54/hr, across 796 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
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. 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.
Read the full posting
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** 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 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 ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC). 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. **Benefits** Sanford 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, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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 talent@sanfordhealth.org . **Compensation Package:** Compensation Package Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional advanced practice provider benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance for those eligible. Compensation details: Annual compensation range (based on 1.0 FTE): $97,461- $173,356. Actual compensation offers may vary and are determined based on multiple factors including education, training, certification, experience, scope of practice and expected job requirements. Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Sourced from Sanford Health’s careers page.
Requirements
- 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)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Voluntary Benefits
- Company Paid Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Perks
Place
- City
- Bemidji, MN
- Median rent
- $1,067/mo
- Local household income
- $55,405/yr
- State price level
- 1% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.
Bemidji is a northern Minnesota lake town where Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Boy stand sentinel along the shore. It's a close-knit community surrounded by forests and water that draws outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Nurses relocating here will find a laid-back pace, a strong regional medical center, and easy access to trails, fishing, and the Boundary Waters just to the.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with 55,000 employees serving over 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North…
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- How does the productivity or RVU formula work?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, ongoing unit support, and clinical backup are included?
