Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Oncology Service Line

Overview

Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Location: Avera Cancer Institute-Sioux Falls

Worker Type: Regular

Position Highlights:

• 0.9 FTE (Full-Time Benefit Eligible)
• Will support 6 regional ACI sites
• Can be based out of Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre and Yankton
• Varying weekday schedule with no weeknight or weekend call
• Physician Assistant (PA) – Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration state and federal based on state of practice
• Certified Physician Assistant – NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) upon hire

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Provides appropriate medical care to all patients by assessing physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients to develop a plan of care.

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
• Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members. Contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
• Consults and collaborates with physician as assessing, diagnosing and treating patients.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
• Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and consults with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish an appropriate plan of care.
• Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
• Provides quality care, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices; recognizes and reacts to environmental safety factors related to patient care; provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
• Contributes to the development and attainment of physician practice goals; practices according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities; understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Maintains patient records and accurate information.

The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Visual acuity and communication abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities as long as accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) – Board of Nursing; licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – US Department of Justice; state and federal based on state of practice
• Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing; active license in the state of practice

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and the community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s CARE standards:
  Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA where applicable).

Avera offers a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits designed to meet needs today and into the future.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available day 1 for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other protected categories. For accommodation requests for online applications, call or email talent.