Outpatient Primary Care NP/PA for Rural IHS Clinic

Akicita Federal LLC; Rosebud (SD); On-site; USD 229,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal hires a Nurse Practitioner for outpatient primary care at Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota. This full-time clinic-based role is embedded in the Outpatient Department, serving American Indian and Alaska Native patients of all ages.

Start is February 2027 with a one-year assignment and potential extensions. The NPs will diagnose and manage chronic diseases, perform intake visits, conduct well-child and immunization visits, manage acute cases, perform minor procedures,

Qualifications

• Active NP license and DEA registration.
• Experience in outpatient primary care preferred.
• Experience in FQHCs or rural/underserved settings a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma/COPD, thyroid disease, depression, and anxiety.
• Conduct comprehensive new-patient intake visits with detailed history.
• Perform well-child examinations and immunizations per ACIP/CDC.
• Evaluate and manage acute outpatient complaints.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures (lacerations, abscess drainage, joint injections).
• Prescribe medications within scope and DEA policy.
• Document encounters in the EHR within 24 hours and complete GPRA measures.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and morbidity/mortality review.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Akicita Federal hires a Nurse Practitioner for outpatient primary care at Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota. This full-time clinic-based role is embedded in the Outpatient Department, serving American Indian and Alaska Native patients of all ages.

Start is February 2027 with a one-year assignment and potential extensions. The NPs will diagnose and manage chronic diseases, perform intake visits, conduct well-child and immunization visits, manage acute cases, perform minor procedures,