APP - PMHNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Sanford Careers
Job Information
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility Information
Facility: East Grand Forks Clinic
Location: East Grand Forks, MN
Address: 929 Central Ave NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
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. Responsibilities include:
- Obtaining a thorough medical history from patients and performing examinations to determine patient needs.
- Analyzing and interpreting information collected from patients to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Coordinating care and rounding on patients when necessary.
- Formulating treatment plans and prescribing medications as legally authorized.
- Maintaining complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
- Consulting with or referring patients to appropriate specialists when necessary.
- Providing patients with information to promote health and prevent disease.
- Counseling patients and family members about self-management and treatment plans.
- Conducting research and incorporating evidence-based practices into care.
- Maintaining current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Certification as a Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Obtaining and maintaining required department specific competencies and certifications.
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-0202794
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
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