APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Pediatric Nephrology

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Facility

Veterans Square Clinic

Location

Fargo, ND

Address

3955 56th St S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40.00

Department Details

We are looking for an advanced practice provider to join our pediatric nephrology department. Our team consists of a board certified pediatric nephrologist, nursing, social work, and close collaboration with our dialysis teams. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Would provide outreach services either in person or via telemedicine.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides service to patients in designated care settings by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. Provides service to patients by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating patients. 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. 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.

Qualifications

Completion of a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from an nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. Schedule: Monday through Friday. No evenings or weekends. No call. Clinic only Opportunity to support inpatient work after gained experience. New Grads will be considered if have pediatric or Nephrology RN experience (for NP) Experience in pediatrics or nephrology preferred Will see clinic patients, both new and follow up APP will support 1 board certified pediatric nephrologist Department has a strong support team including a RN navigator, dialysis teams, social work, behavioral health, and dietitian support. Required FTE 1.0 preferred but could review other options if would like a lower FTE but would like full time. Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months, or completion of master's/post-master's degree program in the past twelve months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested. Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances. Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-AC) or (PPCNP-BC) or Family NP - (NP-C) or (FNP-BC) Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent nationally recognized body. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Sanford Health 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.

Practice Details

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Req Number

R-0236593

Job Function

Advanced Practice Provider

Specialty

Pediatrics Nephrology

Visas Accepted

N/A