Advanced Practice Provider

Avera Health; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD seeks an Advance Practice Provider (APP) to conduct patient rounds, coordinate care, and implement discharge plans under physician supervision. The role requiresPA/NP credentials and SD licensure with BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant with ARC-PA accreditation or Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• SD licensure and BLS/ACLS required; CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient rounds, assess plans of care, and assist with discharge planning.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe, accurate delivery of care; work under SD law and hospital protocols.
• Assist with specimen testing, quality control, and equipment maintenance when directed.

Skills

Patient rounds with physicians

Care coordination

Medication administration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant program

Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Location & Work Shift

Location: Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type: Regular Work 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 Highlights

Position Highlights Position 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.

Responsibilities & Duties

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

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

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

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.

Company Culture

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.