Oakes, ND: Where Your Emergency Medicine Expertise is a Lifeline, and You Build a Life Rooted in Community and North Dakota Charm.

Are you an Emergency Medicine APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) who thrives on critical care, values direct community impact, and is looking for a place where your skills are truly indispensable? Are you also searching for a life that offers genuine connection, serene rural beauty, and the quiet satisfaction of making a profound difference? Then look no further than Oakes, North Dakota, where a uniquely rewarding future awaits.

CHI Oakes Hospital is recruiting for an experienced PRN Emergency Medicine APP to join their team.

Essential Areas of Responsibility

• 0.8 FTE Position
• Provide care to patients of all ages - children to geriatrics
• Emergency Room consults, triage and medical care
• Round, admit and manage health needs of patients with a significant range of complex and co-morbid disease conditions
• Manages all inpatient care and provides prompt attention to all patients admitted to the hospital, including diagnosis, treatment, and the performance of medical procedures (within your scope of practice)
• Collaborate and coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing, health care personnel, and care team members for patients in the hospital and ER
• Employing quality and process improvement practices to make the hospital a safer place and improve patient outcomes

We offer a robust compensation packages which includes:

• • Competitive hourly rates $75 /hour
  • Flexible scheduling

• Responsibilities

  • Patient Care: Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
  • Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Quality Improvement: Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
  • Compliance: Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.

Imagine this:

Your Practice, Your Impact:

In Oakes, you are not just a member of a medical team; you are a frontline hero in our community's urgent care needs. As a vital Emergency Medicine APP, you'll be at the heart of our local emergency department, providing immediate, high-stakes care in an environment where your experience and judgment are absolutely crucial. In a rural critical access hospital, your consistent presence and expertise are the foundation of our community's emergency response.

Picture yourself:

• Serving as a primary acute care provider, assessing, diagnosing, and treating a diverse range of emergency conditions for all ages, from the everyday to the critically urgent.
• Operating with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, backed by a supportive team of physicians (often remote, but always accessible), nurses, and first responders who value your quick thinking and capable hands.
• Honing a broad range of emergency medical skills in an environment that truly relies on multi-faceted providers, ensuring continuous professional growth and versatility.
• Building genuine and personal connections with patients and their families, offering compassionate care and clear communication during their most vulnerable moments. In Oakes, everyone knows you, and trust is implicit.
• Making a direct and undeniable difference in a close-knit community that fiercely supports its local hospital and deeply appreciates your dedicated service. You are truly a guardian of our health.
• Benefiting from competitive compensation and benefits that recognize the critical role you play in a rural setting, offering security and enabling a comfortable lifestyle.

Your Life, Reimagined:

Oakes isn't just a place to practice vital medicine; it's a place to build a fulfilling, grounded life. Forget the endless commutes, the urban sprawl, and the constant rush. Here, you'll discover a quality of life defined by genuine community, outdoor tranquility, and the peace of mind that comes from being truly rooted.

Envision your days:

• Coming home to a charming, affordable community, where your income affords a spacious home, a quiet neighborhood, and the freedom to pursue your passions. Your hard-earned money stretches further here, allowing for savings and investing in the things that truly matter.
• Embracing the rich agricultural landscape and the simple beauty of the Great Plains. When you're not on shift, the outdoors beckons. You can be hunting waterfowl, deer, or pheasant, fishing in nearby lakes and rivers, or simply enjoying the peaceful open skies and stunning sunsets unique to North Dakota.
• Raising your family in a safe, nurturing environment where community values are strong, and children grow up with a sense of freedom and belonging. Oakes offers solid schools and a variety of youth activities.
• Becoming an active and cherished member of a true small town. From local sporting events to community gatherings and volunteer opportunities, you'll find genuine connections and a warm welcome. Your contributions, both professional and personal, will be deeply appreciated.
• Reclaiming your time and reducing your stress. Your commute will be mere minutes, often just a short walk or bike ride. The slower pace of rural life, combined with the quick access to nature, allows you to truly disconnect from work and nurture a healthy work-life balance.
• Finding true tranquility and independence. There's a particular independence that comes with rural living, a sense of self-reliance, and a connection to the rhythms of nature that provides a profound sense of peace.

Oakes is more than a location; it's an opportunity. An opportunity for unparalleled clinical impact, a deeply personal connection with the people you serve, and a life imbued with peace, prosperity, and adventure. We understand the specialized, life-saving expertise you bring as an Emergency Medicine APP, and we are ready to offer you a supportive environment where your skills are revered, and your financial and personal well-being are prioritized.

Don't just practice medicine; be a frontline guardian, then find your peace in the wide-open prairie. Don't just work; build a remarkable life. Join our community in Oakes, North Dakota, and discover the rewarding life and career you've always envisioned. We invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity and see for yourself why Oakes is not just a place to settle, but a place to truly thrive, connect, and make a lasting impact.

Are you ready to write your next chapter in Oakes? Contact us today to learn more about this unparalleled opportunity.

The ideal candidate for this position:

• will have graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Masters or Doctorate program
• will have Emergency Room or Inpatient experience of 1 year or more, required
• board certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Hospital Medicine
• ACLS, PALS, and ATLS or CALS certified
• will have the qualification to successfully obtain an unrestricted Minnesota practice license and DEA
• interested in a shift-based condensed work schedule [Ten 24-hr shifts is full-time]
• have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• demonstrate the ability to work independently
• demonstrate the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing patient demographics and needs

We are especially interested in candidates that demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism, and adhere to and exhibits our core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity to step into two established service lines and enjoy a nice supportive team-based practice model and maximize your time off.

Oakes, ND has a population of around 1,800 residents. If you're looking for a community that's truly a 'community', Oakes is the right place for you. With recreational activities for all ages, festivals, and a night life; you'll be sure to find something to do. It's a great community to live in, raise a family, and work.

CHI Oakes Hospital is a 20-bed critical access hospital that provides various inpatient and outpatient services to approximately 14000 people in southeastern North Dakota. It is also a 24-Hour Emergency Level V Trauma Center. The hospital building was newly-constructed in 2007 replacing a 50-year old building and in 2010 Oakes Community Clinic was opened within the hospital building. The hospital is part of a larger values-based organization CommonSpirit Health.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health(tm), a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen--both inside our hospitals and out in the community.