Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Neurology | Inpatient

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides appropriate medical care to patients by assessing their physical, psychological, and social dimensions and developing a plan of care. The position is open to a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and is based at Avera Medical Group Neurosurgery in Sioux Falls. The role works with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat patients in accordance with approved protocols, professional standards, and applicable licensing and administrative authorities. The position includes providing medical services and health education to patients and families, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, interpreting diagnostic information, arranging appropriate referrals, maintaining accurate patient records, and contributing to physician practice goals. The employee is expected to support Avera’s mission and values, maintain confidentiality, collaborate effectively with the care team, and comply with applicable safety requirements and standards.

Requirements

For the Nurse Practitioner option: Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) credential through the Board of Nursing; must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on the job assignment.
For the Nurse Practitioner option: active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
For the Physician Assistant option: must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on the job assignment.
For the Physician Assistant option: Certified Physician Assistant credential from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration, state and federal as applicable based on state of practice, upon hire.
Ability to work the specified hours.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made unless they cause undue hardship to the employer.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate workflow with other team members.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and accepted standards of practice.
Provide medical services and health education to patients and family members.
Contribute to health education for individuals and groups and encourage patients to take responsibility for their health care.
Consult and collaborate with physicians when assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients.
Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to approved protocols and applicable licensing and administrative authorities.
Interpret information gathered during the diagnostic process and consult with physicians about abnormal findings to establish an appropriate plan of care.
Make appropriate patient referrals.
Provide quality patient care and demonstrate appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognize and respond appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
Instruct patients about the care environment and safety standards.
Contribute to the development and attainment of physician practice goals.
Follow approved protocols and applicable practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards.
Maintain patient records and accurate information.
Apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in service to patients, families, and the community.
Uphold Avera’s CARE standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement; maintain confidentiality; and work effectively with team members.
Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.