APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

The Urgent-Acute-Walk-In Care Nurse Practitioner provides immediate, high-quality advanced nursing care to patients with non-life-threatening acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced walk-in clinic. The practitioner assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare staff to support efficient patient flow and care delivery. The role includes conducting focused histories and physical examinations; diagnosing and treating acute illnesses and injuries; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; performing minor procedures; prescribing medications and therapies within scope of practice and protocols; and providing patient education. The practitioner also documents encounters in the electronic health record, supports quality improvement and regulatory compliance, and responds to emergencies by escalating care when needed.

Requirements

Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
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 the state.
National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C).
Obtain and maintain the specific competencies and certifications required as outlined on the privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice if the documents differ.

Nice To Haves

Experience in urgent care, emergency, or primary care settings is preferred.
For an APRN licensed before August 1, 1995, a master’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct focused patient histories and physical examinations.
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries, including respiratory infections, minor fractures, lacerations, burns, and allergic reactions.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, lab work, and EKGs.
Perform minor procedures, including wound suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and foreign body removal.
Provide patient education on illness prevention, medication use, and follow-up care.
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with scope of practice and protocols.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to optimize patient care and clinic operations.
Document all patient encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.
Respond promptly to emergencies and escalate care as needed.