APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | ENT

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) position at Sanford Health focuses on providing comprehensive care to patients in various settings, including acute, short-term, and long-term care. The role involves collaborating with physicians, assessing patient needs, and formulating treatment plans while ensuring effective care coordination and patient education.

Requirements

• Completion of a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or (FNP-BC).
• Demonstrated competence in providing care for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ENT specialty care.
• Familiarity with regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare and Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to patients in acute, short, and long-term care settings.
• Assist physicians in assessing patients and treating injuries and ailments.
• Obtain thorough medical histories from patients and perform necessary examinations or assessments.
• Analyze and interpret information from patients and medical records to establish appropriate diagnoses.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and navigation.
• Formulate treatment plans and prescribe medications as legally authorized.
• Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Consult with or refer patients to specialists when necessary.
• Provide health information to promote wellness and prevent disease.
• Counsel patients and families on self-management and treatment plans.
• Conduct hospital consultations, rounding, and assist with patient procedures as needed.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines into patient care.
• Stay updated on state regulations and payer systems relevant to advanced practice providers.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees