APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Acute Care

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: Watertown Clinic

Location: Watertown, SD

Address: 901 4th St NW, Watertown, SD 57201, USA

Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Department Details

Large clinic acute care department. Acute care hours are 1600-1800 weekdays and 0900-1300 weekends. Family Medicine hours are 0700-1600 weekdays to cover overflow patients.

Job Summary

The Urgent-Acute-Walk-In Care Nurse Practitioner provides 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, in collaboration with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure efficient patient flow and care delivery. 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.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.

Respond promptly to emergencies and escalate care as needed.

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.

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.

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.

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Practice Details: All-day Walk-In Urgent Care, 0700-1600 FM, 1600-1800 UC, 0900-1300 Saturday and Sunday.

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-0264290

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider

Featured: No

Visas Accepted: N/A