APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine
Facility: Canby Clinic
Location: Canby, MN
Address: 112 St Olaf Ave S, Canby, MN 56220, USA
About the role
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. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is 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
- Experience in Primary Care or Family Medicine preferred
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
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
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Pay
Salary Range: $108,171-$192,425
Schedule
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Practice Details
Small community family medicine clinic with opportunity to get to know your patients. Team culture and meaningful work.
About this Community
Community of 1,700 population with a great school system, variety of churches, and community events throughout the year.