APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine

Job Description

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Aberdeen Medical Center

Aberdeen, SD

2905 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

12 Hours – Varied Shifts

Full time

36.00

This position will be 13 shifts a month 10 a to 10 p. The APP is always on staff with a Physician. We average about 20‑24 patients per 24‑hour period. Aberdeen is a Level IV Verified Trauma Center. There are 7 exam rooms + 2 trauma rooms.

Ancillary Services Include:
Anesthesia;
Inpatient & Outpatient Surgery;
Diagnostic Testing – Echo, Vascular, Stress, US;
Radiology, Lab, Pharmacy, etc.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides service to patients in designated care settings, including acute, short‑ and long‑term care, by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. The NP obtains a thorough medical history, performs examinations or assessments, analyzes and interprets information to develop diagnoses, coordinates care, formulates treatment plans, prescribes medications as legally authorized, maintains detailed records, makes referrals, and counsels patients and families.

The NP participates in clinical research studies and integrates evidence‑based practice guidelines into care. The role requires varying shifts, on‑call rotations, including nights and weekends as needed.

Completion of a master’s, post‑master’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program (Council of Graduate Schools in Nursing or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission). Licensing prior to August 1 1995; a master’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Demonstrated current competence and provision of care for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months or completion of a master’s/post‑master’s program within the past twelve months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.

Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice and a current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP‑C) or FNP‑BC.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department‑specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

Sanford is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for your online application, please call 1‑877‑673‑0854 or send an email to talent.

Sanford Health has a drug‑free workplace policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R‑0194262

Job Function:
Advanced Practice Provider

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