APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Sleep Medicine

20010 Sanford Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for patients with sleep disorders, collaborating with physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy. You will interpret sleep studies, develop treatment plans, and educate patients to improve sleep quality.

The role requires an NP with strong sleep medicine experience or interest, state licensure, and certification in relevant NP specialties.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current RN and NP licensure in each state of practice.
• National board certification as a Family, Adult-Gerontology, or Acute Care NP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed patient histories and physical exams focused on sleep health.
• Order and interpret sleep studies and diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and manage sleep disorders using evidence-based protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including CPAP therapy and medications.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Educate patients and families on sleep hygiene and treatment adherence.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, neurologists, psychologists, and other specialists.

Skills

NP licensure

Sleep medicine

CPAP management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing

APRN licensure in state(s) of practice

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Shift & Schedule

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Compensation: Union Position: No.

Job Title

Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Summary

The Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy. The NP works in collaboration with physicians to perform comprehensive assessments, interprets diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans, and educates patients to improve sleep quality and overall health.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed patient histories and physical exams focused on sleep health.
• Order and interpret sleep studies, polysomnography, actigraphy, and other diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and manage sleep disorders using evidence‑based protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including CPAP therapy, medications, behavioral interventions, and lifestyle modifications.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Educate patients and families on sleep hygiene, treatment adherence, and comorbidity management.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, neurologists, psychologists, and other specialists.
• Document all clinical encounters and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record.
• Participate in sleep center operations, quality improvement, and patient education programs.

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.
• **** Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant position Schedule: Monday through Friday days. No weekends. No Holidays (those observed by Sanford) Clinic only New Grads will be considered.
• Position duties: Evaluation and Treatment Management of various sleep disorders.
• Make up of Team: Physicians 3 APP’s Including this position, 7 full-time APPs.
• Sleep Medicine experience a plus, however not required.
• Department Physicians and APPs assist with onboarding and training to help develop sleep medicine understanding and competency.
• Onboarding and training is at the pace of the individual and the team.
• Required FTE - Full-Time (.75 or greater).
• **** Experience in sleep medicine 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), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Adult (ANP-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.

EEO Statement

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About Sanford Health

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.