Advanced Practice Provider

Avera Heart Hospital, South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Advance Practice Provider (PA/NP) to round on patients, assess and coordinate the plan of care, and implement discharge plans under physician supervision. The APP collaborates with the care team to ensure safe, high‑quality inpatient care.

Requirements include a master's degree in PA studies or nursing, SD licensure, BLS/ACLS, and board certification (NCCPA or SD Board of Nursing).

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice as PA in SD
• Certified Physician Assistant by NCCPA or Certified Nurse Practitioner licensure
• Minimum 2 years hospital inpatient experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds on patients and assess care needs.
• Coordinate and evaluate plan of care and discharge planning.
• Administer medications/treatments and assist with procedures as ordered.
• Work under physician supervision and collaborate with healthcare team

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Master's degree in Nursing (CNP)

Job description

Location:Sioux Falls, SDWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Position HighlightsPosition Summary:The Advance Practice Provider (APP) 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 APP also administers medications/treatments and assists with procedures as ordered by the physicians. The APP works collaboratively with the healthcare team to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. While the PA 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 APP 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.Education:Certified Physician Assistant - Graduate from a master's-level PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)Certified Nurse Practitioner - Master's degree required. Graduate of an accredited CNP program required.Experience:Certified Physician Assistant - Minimum of 2 years of experience required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospital inpatient, cardiology, ICU or critical care preferred.Certified Nurse Practitioner - Minimum of 1 year CNP experience or minimum of 2 years of RN experience in hospital inpatient, cardiology, ICU or critical care required.Licensure/Certification:Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) upon hire.Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state practice upon hire.Certified Physician Assistant - Licensing Board Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment upon hire.Certified Nurse Practitioner - current licensure/ certification as a CNP by the South Dakota Board of Nursing required.Current BLS and ACLS required, CCRN preferred.