Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Hematology and Transplant | Inpatient

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides appropriate medical care to patients by assessing their physical, psychological, and social needs and developing a plan of care. The role serves patients in Hematology and Transplant and Cellular Therapy, helping guide them through treatment and providing health education and support to patients and families. The clinician assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients under medical-staff-approved protocols and applicable standards of practice. The role includes collaborating with physicians, conducting and interpreting diagnostic assessments, performing authorized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, arranging referrals, maintaining accurate patient records, and providing safe, high-quality care. The position also supports physician-practice goals and follows applicable policies, procedures, licensing requirements, and administrative authorities. The role requires effective communication and teamwork, the ability to meet the specified work hours, and the visual and auditory abilities needed to perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made when they do not cause undue hardship to the employer. The employee is expected to uphold Avera’s mission, values, CARE standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Physician Assistant licensure and qualification to practice in the state applicable to the job assignment.
Current Certified Physician Assistant certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required upon hire.
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration credentialing based on the state of practice, required upon hire.
Ability to work the hours specified for the position.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

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 the health education of individuals and groups and encourage people to take responsibility for their health care.
Consult and collaborate with physicians when assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures authorized by written protocols, licensing, and administrative authorities.
Interpret diagnostic information and consult physicians about abnormal assessment findings to establish an appropriate plan of care.
Ensure appropriate referrals are made for patients.
Provide quality 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 applicable safety standards.
Contribute to the development and achievement 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 serving patients, families, and the community.
Uphold Avera’s CARE standards, maintain confidentiality, coordinate workflow with team members, and comply with applicable safety laws, regulations, and standards.