Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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 Surg Hosp

Location: Rapid City, SD

Address: 216 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary

The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to hospitalized patients, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage acute and chronic conditions. The NP performs comprehensive assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and coordinates patient care to ensure optimal outcomes during hospital stays. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical exams, and review of diagnostic results. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients. Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures. Prescribe medications and treatments according to hospital protocols and state regulations. Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary. Facilitate patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, and discharge plans. Coordinate patient care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, social workers, and other healthcare providers. Document all patient encounters and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Participate in hospital rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education. Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Respond to emergent patient needs and assist in critical care situations as needed. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

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.

Previous experience in hospital medicine, acute care, or related clinical settings 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 an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or (ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC); Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP-C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP)

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 .

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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-

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider

Featured: No

Visas Accepted: N/A