Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Black Hills WY Ortho&Spine

Location: Gillette, WY

Address: 2201 S Douglas Hwy, Gillette, WY 82718, USA

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Monday through Friday

Job Summary

The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic illnesses, promoting health and wellness, and working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers. Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments

Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests

Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions

Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice

Develop and implement individualized care plans

Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices

Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed

Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing)

Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system

Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives

Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members

Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.

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 primary care or family medicine 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)

National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-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.

Benefits

Sanford 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 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 [email protected] .

Practice Details: Monday through Friday

25 patients a day

Outpatient

Compensation Package: We offer a nationally competitive compensation plan and retention incentive, with an additional benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan, short term and long term disability, life insurance, CME, paid time away, and malpractice insurance,

About this Community: Living in Gillette, Wyoming offers a lower cost of living than the national average, with affordable housing and transportation. The city is know as the "Energy Capital of the Nation" due to its role in coal, oil and natural gas production.

Balance an excellent quality of like with affordable living, a strong economy, a safe, clean living environment and schools.

Sanford 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-0274922

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider

Featured: No

Specialty: Family Medicine

Visas Accepted: N/A