Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NPPA)

Everything we do is underscored by a why and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Clinic Devils Lake 1001 7th St. NE Devils Lake ND 58301

Summary:

Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Altru Health System Devils Lake ND

Join a collaborative and patient-centered Family Medicine team at Altru Health System. We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in an established outpatient practice.

Position Highlights
Join a supportive team of experienced physicians and APPs
Dedicated clinic nurse assigned to support your practice
Monday through Friday schedule 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
No weekends no call and no inpatient responsibilities
Established patient population with opportunities to build long-term relationships
Focus on providing high-quality comprehensive family medicine care

Why Altru
At Altru youll have the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment where providers are valued and supported. Enjoy an excellent work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on the health of the communities we serve.

If youre looking for a rewarding outpatient Family Medicine opportunity with a predictable schedule and strong team support wed love to connect with you.

Job Description Summary: The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioners role involves evaluating diagnosing and treating patients at Altru providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses. The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioners responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment with Altrus policies and standards. The position requires achieving annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals supporting department objectives and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides patient/patients family with appropriate education based on the patients condition and identifies needs in order to optimize understanding. Provides health maintenance and disease management counseling to patients.

• Obtains comprehensive medical histories performs physical examinations/assessments and initiates admission orders as appropriate.

• Provides medical management and/or other interventions for acute and chronic health problems.

• Implements a plan of care and performs procedures according to the Advanced Practitioners education training experience and competencies. Refers patient to specialists and/or therapists when appropriate and in a timely manner ensuring continuity of care.

• Orders and interprets lab studies and diagnostic tests to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment as appropriate. Notifies patients promptly of test results. Collaborates with physicians as necessary to verify diagnosis identify high-risk situations or alerts to changes in patients status and takes appropriate action.

• Writes orders for prescription medication under the established protocol.

• Serves as a liaison and a resource for physician health care team members patients and families.

• Participates in plans for health promotion prevention and maintenance for the Altru Health System the community and region.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Nurse Practitioner North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Nurse Practitioner Minnesota Board of Nursing Within 2 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Drivers License with Acceptable Driving Record Drivers License - Current State Licensed Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) Within 90 days of Start Date Learning Management System

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Learning Management System

Work Experience:

Required: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading writing and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients families and team members.

Physical Demands :

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)Reach: Frequently (34-66%)Crawl: Not ApplicableSquat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)See: Continuously (67-100%)Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)Outdoor: Not ApplicableExtreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Occasional Driver

Reference ID: R8207

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community including friends family and neighbors we need people who are committed to growth excellence and one another.

At Altru youll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. Youll have opportunities to advance your skills work with the latest technologies experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan vision plan life and disability insurance education assistance paid time off (PTO)