Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Oncology Service Line

Position Highlights

.9 FTE (FT 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

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate 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 appropriate plan of care.
• Affirms that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
• Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
• Effectively contributes to the development and attainment of physician practice goals.
• P 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 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 Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin
  State and federal based on state of practice
  Upon Hire
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
  An active license in the state of practice
  Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

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 work flow 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.

Benefits

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
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.