Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Sanford Health seeks an Urgent-Acute-Walk-In Care Nurse Practitioner to provide immediate, high-quality advanced nursing care for patients presenting with non-life-threatening acute illnesses and minor injuries. The NP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients in a fast-paced, walk-in clinic environment. Working in collaboration with physicians and healthcare staff, this role ensures efficient patient flow and high-quality care delivery.

Practice Info

• Aberdeen Clinic located in Aberdeen, SD

• Walk-in care setting

• Fast-paced, walk-in clinic environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct focused patient histories and physical examinations

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries including respiratory infections, minor fractures, lacerations, burns, and allergic reactions

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, lab work, and EKGs

• Perform minor procedures including wound suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and foreign body removal

• Provide patient education on illness prevention, medication use, and follow-up care

• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with scope of practice and protocols

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to optimize patient care and clinic operations

• Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record

Benefits

• Health insurance with multiple plan options

• Paid time off program

• Voluntary benefits assortment

• Company paid base life insurance and disability at no cost

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match contribution

• Employee perks and discounts both local and nationwide

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Varies

• Job Schedule: Full time

• Weekly Hours: 40.00

• Flexible 3 or 4 day per week work schedule available

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Master's degree in nursing is preferred if APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995

• Experience in urgent care, emergency, or primary care 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 a Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP-C)

• Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form

• Drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment under the Drug Free Workplace Policy