APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine
Fargo, North Dakota
The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults.
Posted Oct 6
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- 8 hours · day shifts 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- walk-in care at Southpointe, West Fargo and Moorhead family medicine clinics · Clinic provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults.patients of all ages, infants to older adults
- License
- NP license Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.Current RN and NP licensure in each state of practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN and NP licensure in each state of practice Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
- License
- State controlled substance license if required by state State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
- Certification
- National board certification as Family NP (FNP-C or FNP-BC) National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC)
- Education
- Master's or Doctorate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Also asks
- Current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
- Also asks
- Obtain and maintain required competencies and certifications on privilege form Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Preferred
- Education
- Master's in nursing preferred if APRN was licensed before August 1, 1995 If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
- Experience
- Experience in primary care or family medicine Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Union
- Non-union
- Day to day
- Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments
- Day to day
- Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests
- Day to day
- Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions
- Day to day
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within scope of practice Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice
- Day to day
- Develop and implement individualized care plans Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Day to day
- Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
- Day to day
- Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed
- Day to day
- Perform minor procedures such as wound care and suturing Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing)
- Day to day
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system
- Day to day
- Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives
- Day to day
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
- Day to day
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Charting
- electronic health record system
- Travel
- works across three clinic locations
The workplace
Worth asking
- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
Your fit
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Original listing
Posted on Sanford Clinic’s careers page.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Union Position
No
Department Details
This position is to deliver walk in care across our three family medicine clinic locations that provide walk in services: Southpointe Clinic, West Fargo Clinic, and Moorhead Clinic. Summary The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic illnesses, promoting health and wellness, and working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Job Description
Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice Develop and implement individualized care plans Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing) Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines. 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 primary care or family medicine 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-C) or (FNP-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. 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
What's around it?
Fargo, NDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Household income
- $66,998/yr, all local households, not nurse pay