APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Thoracic Surgery

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Fargo, United States Good Samaritan Society Full time
APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Thoracic Surgery | Sanford Careers

Job Information

Sanford Health - APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Thoracic Surgery

Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary

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. Obtains a thorough medical history from patients and performs examinations and/or assessments to determine patient needs. 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. Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Consults with or refers patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise. Provides 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 plans for health issues, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances. May cover hospital consultations, rounding, and assist with patient procedures as needed. Conducts research into the area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. Incorporates evidence-based practice guidelines into care. Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices, including reimbursement of services.

This role will require varying shifts, on-call rotations, including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from a 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.

Duties include:

  1. First assist with primarily minimally invasive operative cases including lobectomy/wedge resections, empyema and pneumothorax management, insertion/removal of chest tubes, management of traumatic chest injuries, bedside assist for thoracic robotic procedures.
  2. Participate in perioperative and nonoperative management of thoracic patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  3. Demonstrate an outstanding working relationship between Physician and APP.
  4. Utilize system-wide EPIC EMR.
  5. Commit to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Ideal candidate would have thoracic surgery or 1st assist experience; however, other candidates with surgical experience will be considered. 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. 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). Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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

Req Number: R-0203903
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No

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