APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Family Medicine | Pelican Rapids

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care at Pelican Rapids Clinic in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with patients of all ages, from infants to older adults, in a collaborative primary care setting.

Clinical Setting

Pelican Rapids Clinic is located at 211 E Mill St, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572. This is a rural health facility within Sanford Health's network.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments for patients across the lifespan
• 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, such as wound care and 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

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• 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 Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC)
• Current specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in primary care or family medicine
• If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 40 hours per week
• Day shifts, 8 hours per shift

Compensation and Benefits

Annual compensation range: $92,820 - $157,212. Actual compensation offers may vary based on education, training, certification, experience, scope of practice, and expected job requirements.

Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying full-time employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• CME allowance
• Allowed time away
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

Additional Requirements

• Sanford maintains a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
• 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.