APP -Nurse Practitioner | Eating Disorders and Weight Management Clinic

About the role

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. This role works closely with a comprehensive team that includes physicians, psychologists, and dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in providing medical evaluations and treatments for patients.
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on patient needs and medical assessments.
• Maintains detailed patient records and updates them in a timely manner.
• Counsels patients and their families on self-management strategies for health issues.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Conducts research and incorporates evidence-based practices into patient care.
• Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations and payer systems.

Requirements

• Master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice.
• Current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• Experience in Family Medicine or relevant field.
• Completion of a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or (FNP-BC).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months.
• Completion of master’s/post-master’s degree program in the past twelve months.
• Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of medical principles, practices, and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full time, 4 days a week, 9 hours per day, no weekends, no call, clinics are closed on holidays.

Benefits

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.

Practice Details

The practice includes working with a comprehensive team that takes care of the medical needs for patients with eating disorders and patients looking for weight loss help.

Community Information

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.