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Advanced Practice Provider | Avera Heart Hospital

Avera Health

#BLS #ACLS #Nurse Practitioner #Physician Assistant #Critical Care #ICU #Rotating Shifts #Sioux Falls #Cardiology

Quick overview

The Advanced Practice Provider conducts patient rounds, performs assessments, and coordinates and evaluates the plan of care under the supervision of the Primary Physician. This role also involves implementing discharge plans, administering treatments, and assisting with procedures as ordered by physicians.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a Certified Physician Assistant (PA) with a master's degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience, or a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) with a master's degree and a minimum of 1 year of CNP experience or 2 years of relevant RN experience. All applicants require necessary state licensure, NCCPA certification (for PAs), current BLS, and ACLS certification.

professional certificatepostgraduate degreeQuality ControlMedication AdministrationTeam CollaborationACLSEquipment MaintenanceQuality ImprovementPatient RoundsPatient AssessmentsDischarge PlanningBLSProcedure AssistanceCare Plan CoordinationSpecimen Testing

Job description

Location

Sioux
Falls,
SD
Worker
Type:
Regular
Work
Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Position Highlights

Position Summary

The Advance Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for conducting rounds on patients, performing assessments, coordinating and evaluating the plan of care, and implementing discharge plans at the direction and supervision of the Primary Physician within the scope of his/her practice permitted under South Dakota law. The APP also administers medications/treatments and assists with procedures as ordered by the physicians. The APP works collaboratively with the healthcare team to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. While the PA is subject to practice under the protocols established and approved by the medical staff as required under South Dakota law, in all other respects the APP is subject to the Hospital’s authority. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Education

Certified Physician Assistant - Graduate from a master's-level PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Certified Nurse Practitioner - Master's degree required. Graduate of an accredited CNP program required.

Experience

Certified Physician Assistant - Minimum of 2 years of experience required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospital inpatient, cardiology, ICU or critical care preferred. Certified Nurse Practitioner - Minimum of 1 year CNP experience or minimum of 2 years of RN experience in hospital inpatient, cardiology, ICU or critical care required.
Licensure/Certification: Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) upon hire. Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state practice upon hire. Certified Physician Assistant - Licensing Board Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment upon hire. Certified Nurse Practitioner - current licensure/ certification as a CNP by the South Dakota Board of Nursing required. Current BLS and ACLS required, CCRN preferred. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.