Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Vision Quest Solutions is actively recruiting a contract Nurse Practitioner for an IHS government contract in Fort Thompson, South Dakota.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history and physical exams.
• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex health conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (lab work, imaging, EKGs).
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and manage pharmacotherapy.
• Provide patient education, counseling, and health promotion guidance.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain detailed patient records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Active/unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate-level education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). 
• National board certification in a population focus (e.g., FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, ACNP-BC). 
• Advanced clinical training and competency evaluation.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making.
• Proficiency in interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to ethical practice and continued professional development.

Hourly Rate: $70 per hour + Travel and Lodge per diem

Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8 am to 5 pm

An active and unrestricted RN license from any State is acceptable.

Must be a United States citizen with no need for sponsorship.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70

Work Location: In person