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Job description
Careers With Purpose
nSanford 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.
nFacility: Bemidji Main Clinic
nLocation: Bemidji, MN
nAddress: th St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
nShift: Day
nJob Schedule: Full time
nWeekly Hours: 40.00
nDepartment Details
nIndependent clinic practice with the autonomy to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and follow patients within your scope of practice.
nSurgical first-assist opportunities, working directly alongside our General Surgeons in the operating room.
nInpatient surgical practice, providing continuity of care for hospitalized surgical patients.
nWork collaboratively with a team of seven General Surgeons with a broad range of surgical expertise.
nJoin an established team of three APPs, with opportunities for continued growth of the APP team.
nOpportunity to develop a clinical niche or area of special interest, including opportunities within Bariatric Surgery and other specialized areas of General Surgery.
nA practice model that allows you to utilize your individual strengths and interests while developing your professional expertise.
nStrong support from an experienced operational, nursing, and clinic team, allowing you to focus on patient care.
nOpportunity to participate in a growing surgical service line with an established referral base and continued opportunities for expansion.
nProduction-based compensation model that rewards productivity and clinical contribution.
nA collaborative environment that provides the benefits of both autonomous practice and close physician collaboration.
nJob Summary
nThe General Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The NP works collaboratively with surgeons and the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. This role involves patient education, pain management, wound care, and coordination of follow-up care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history-taking and physical exams related to surgical conditions.
nOrder, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests relevant to general surgery patients.
nCollaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
nProvide preoperative evaluations and prepare patients for surgery, including patient education and risk assessment.
nManage postoperative care, including monitoring recovery, managing pain, wound care, and identifying complications.
nAssist in surgical procedures as needed under the supervision of the surgeon.
nPrescribe medications, treatments, and therapies according to state laws and institutional policies.
nDocument patient care accurately and maintain up-to-date medical records.
nProvide patient and family education on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and lifestyle modifications.
nParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
nStay current with advances in general surgery and nursing practice through continuing education.
nThis position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
nQualifications
nCompletion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
nIf Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
nMinimum of 2 years experience in surgical or acute care settings preferred
nCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
nCurrent Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
nState Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
nNational board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP)
nObtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
nPrivileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists
nBenefits
nSanford 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
nSanford 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 or send an email to .
nPractice Details: Independent clinic practice with the autonomy to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and follow patients within your scope of practice.
nSurgical first-assist opportunities, working directly alongside our General Surgeons in the operating room.
nInpatient surgical practice, providing continuity of care for hospitalized surgical patients.
nWork collaboratively with a team of seven General Surgeons with a broad range of surgical expertise.
nJoin an established team of three APPs, with opportunities for continued growth of the APP team.
nOpportunity to develop a clinical niche or area of special interest, including opportunities within Bariatric Surgery and other specialized areas of General Surgery.
nA practice model that allows you to utilize your individual strengths and interests while developing your professional expertise.
nStrong support from an experienced operational, nursing, and clinic team, allowing you to focus on patient care.
nOpportunity to participate in a growing surgical service line with an established referral base and continued opportunities for expansion.
nProduction-based compensation model that rewards productivity and clinical contribution.
nA collaborative environment that provides the benefits of both autonomous practice and close physician collaboration.
nCompensation Package: Compensation Package
nSanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional advanced practice provider benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance for those eligible.
nCompensation details:
nAnnual compensation range (based on 1.0 FTE): APPII $108,171-$192,425
nActual compensation offers may vary and are determined based on multiple factors including education, training, certification, experience, scope of practice and expected job requirements.
nSanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
nReq Number: R-
nJob Function: Advanced Practice Provider
nFeatured: No
nSpecialty: General Surgery
nVisas Accepted: N/A
Worksite address
bemidji, MN, 56601, US
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