APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Hospitalist

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care to hospitalized patients. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage acute and chronic conditions and support optimal patient outcomes during hospital stays. The position is described as a nocturnist hospitalist role with 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., following a 7-on/7-off schedule. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week and includes on-call coverage outside regularly scheduled hours.

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 permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG) or Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC).
Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader.
Obtain and maintain the specific competencies and certifications required by the privilege form.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hospital medicine, acute care, or related clinical settings.
For APRNs licensed before August 1, 1995, a master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP-BC or FNP-C), or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care certification (AGPCNP-BC or A-GNP), subject to approval from a market executive leader.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, physical exams, and review of diagnostic results.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients.
Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
Prescribe medications and treatments according to hospital protocols and state regulations.
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans.
Coordinate patient care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
Document patient encounters and care plans accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
Participate in hospital rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education.
Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Respond to emergent patient needs and assist in critical care situations as needed.
Provide on-call coverage outside regularly scheduled hours.