The Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to adult patients with various medical conditions. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, diagnosing illnesses, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Experience in internal medicine or related adult primary care is preferred.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details
NP or PA will be reviewed
APP experience of 1 + years required
Schedule is Mon – Fri
Salaried position
Practitioner will partner with the phone triage team
Patients will be seen via tele med and in clinic
the position collaborates frequently with nursing triage team as well as all IM clinicians Summary The Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced nursing care to adult patients with acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions. Working in collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams, the NP performs assessments, diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, and manages patient care to promote optimal health outcomes.
Job Description
Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, heart disease, and other internal medicine conditions. Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and screenings. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies in accordance with state laws and organizational policies. Provide patient education on disease prevention, health promotion, and management of chronic conditions. Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment, adjusting plans as necessary. Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care. Document all patient encounters, treatments, and progress notes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR). Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with evidence-based practices in internal medicine. Maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards for patient care. Qualifications Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. Experience in internal medicine or related adult primary care setting 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) ***
NP or PA will be reviewed APP experience of 1 + years required Schedule is Mon – Fri Salaried position Practitioner will partner with the phone triage team Patients will be seen via tele med and in clinic the position collaborates frequently with nursing triage team as well as all IM clinicians ***
National board certification as a Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form. 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. 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.
