Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Psychiatry | Seasonal

Location:

Avera Behavioral Health Sioux Falls
Worker Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

• Seasonal position with June and July off
• PMHNP Preferred
• Inpatient focused on children/adolescents
• Physician Assistant (PA) – Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based off job assignment.
• Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Administration – US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration State and federal based on state of practice
• Upon Hire and Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
• Provide medical services and health education to patients and family members.
• Effectively contribute to the health education of individuals and groups and apply appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
• Consult and collaborate with physician while assessing, diagnosing and treating patients.
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
• Interpret information gathered during the diagnostic process and consult with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish appropriate plan of care.
• Assure that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
• Provide quality care for patients, demonstrate appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
• Recognize and react appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Effectively provide patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
• Effectively contribute to the development and attainment of physician practice goals.
• Practice according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
• Understand, apply, and support practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Maintain patient records and accurate information.

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) – Board of Nursing
• Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based off job assignment.
• Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Administration – US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration State and federal based on state of practice
• Upon Hire and Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing – An 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 our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) 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 associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to talent.