Nurse Practitioner - ER

Nurse Practitioner

The jewel of South Dakota

About the Community – Rosebud, South Dakota The Rosebud Indian Reservation has large areas of Ponderosa Pine forest scattered in its grasslands; and deep valleys are defined by steep hills and ravines, often with lakes dotting the deeper valleys. It's 922,759 acres include 20 communities. The tribal headquarters is located in the community of Rosebud. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe, more properly known as Sicangu Lakota Oyate, or Burnt Thigh People, are descendants of the Sicangu Oyate people of the Teonwan Division of the Oceti Sakowin or Seven Council Fires. Historically, they were warriors and hunters and expert horsemen. Native plants and wildlife were very important to the Sicangu people and continue to be today. Explore more of this incredible countryside here. Airport Information: There are 5 airports that are near to Rosebud, South Dakota, and the most reasonable airport is the Rapid City Airport, with their website located here. This airport supports Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.

About the Facility – Rosebud Hospital (RBH) As a 35-bed comprehensive medical/surgical hospital located in Rosebud, South Dakota, it has an active obstetric and pediatric department. The Rosebud HIS Hospital offers a full range of services, including dental, vision, and 24-hour ambulance services. The hospital and several field clinics are staffed by physicians, nurse/midwives, and physician assistants. An optical department and dental care are also offered. The hospital is the primary source of healthcare for the Rosebud Sioux people, who reside across 20 communities, some of which lie outside the boundaries of the reservation. Facility Address: 800 Hospital Drive Rosebud, South Dakota 57570

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems, including the prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Scope of practice includes advanced nursing patient assessment and diagnosis. Conducts advanced practice registered nursing based on knowledge and skills acquired throughout nursing education, training, and experience. The Nurse Practitioner orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures, performs tests and procedures using healthcare equipment, and interprets and uses the results of diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures ordered by the advanced practice registered nurse or another healthcare professional. Authorizes treatments, orders or applies appropriate medical devices, and utilizes nursing, medical, therapeutic, and corrective measures to treat illness and enhance health status. Provides palliative and end-of-life care. The Nurse Practitioner delivers advanced counseling, patient education, health education, and patient advocacy.

Requirements

Must have a master's degree in nursing. Must have a current and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. Must have a current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from a provider recognized by the American Heart Association. Must have a minimum of two years experience.

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