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APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Sleep Medicine

Sanford Health

Bemidji, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Apnea, Behavioral Intervention, Click Through Rate (CTR), Clinical Study Publications, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Insomnia, Maintain Compliance, Medical Record System, Medications, Neurology, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Operational Improvement, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Polysomnography, Psychology, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Sleep Disorders, Sleep Medicine, Test Plan/Schedule, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
LOCATION
Bemidji, MN
POSTED
25 days ago
**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:** Bemidji Sleep Ctr
**Location:** Bemidji, MN
**Address:** 3717 Pine Ridge Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
**Shift:** Day
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00

**Department Details**

Join an autonomous practice with Physician support!

**Job Summary**

The Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy. The NP works in collaboration with physicians to perform comprehensive assessments, interprets diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans, and educates patients to improve sleep quality and overall health. Conduct detailed patient histories and physical exams focused on sleep health.

Order and interpret sleep studies, polysomnography, actigraphy, and other diagnostic tests.

Diagnose and manage sleep disorders using evidence-based protocols.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including CPAP therapy, medications, behavioral interventions, and lifestyle modifications.

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

Educate patients and families on sleep hygiene, treatment adherence, and comorbidity management.

Collaborate with pulmonologists, neurologists, psychologists, and other specialists.

Document all clinical encounters and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record.

Participate in sleep center operations, quality improvement, and patient education programs.

**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 sleep 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-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Adult (ANP-C)

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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .

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-0261588
**Job Function:** Advanced Practice Provider
**Featured:** No
**Specialty:** Sleep Medicine
**Visas Accepted:** N/A

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