Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Avera Heart Hospital

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

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Position Highlights

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for conducting rounds on patients, performing assessments, coordinating and evaluating the plan of care, and implementing discharge plans at the direction and supervision of the Primary Physician within the scope of his/her practice permitted under South Dakota law. The NP also administers medications/treatments and assists with procedures as ordered by the physicians.  The NP works collaboratively with the healthcare team to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.  While the NP is subject to practice under the protocols established and approved by the medical staff as required under South Dakota law, in all other respects the NP is subject to the Hospital’s authority.  Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Work Schedule:

12 hour Day/night rotation with weekend and holiday coverage.

Education/Experience:

Nurse practitioner - Master’s degree in nursing required. 

Nurse practitioner - graduate of an accredited CNP program required. 

Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)  Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state practice upon hire.

Physician Assistant - Licensing Board Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment Upon Hire.

Minimum of 2 years of nurse practitioner/ physician assistant experience required. 

Minimum of one year adult, acute care with cardiology cardiovascular experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Current licensure/certification as a CNP by the South Dakota Board of Nursing is required.  Must have current BLS and ACLS. CCRN preferred.