APP - Pediatric Trained Nurse Practitioner | Children's Clinic

• 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.
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Union Position: No Department Details A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner joining our team will enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment with strong physician partnership and ample resources across all pediatric primary care clinics.
• This role is primarily based on the east side of Sioux Falls with the opportunity to provide coverage at other pediatric locations as needed, offering both continuity and variety in daily practice.
• The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with no on call responsibilities, supporting excellent work–life balance.
• This position allows the provider to deliver comprehensive, high quality care to children and families while being part of a well established, team oriented pediatric department committed to exceptional patient outcomes.
• Summary The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents.
• The PNP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic illnesses while promoting health and wellness in pediatric patients.
• Working in collaboration with pediatricians and healthcare teams, the PNP supports families through education and advocacy.

Job Description

Perform thorough physical examinations and health assessments for children of all ages. Diagnose and treat common pediatric illnesses and injuries. Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as labs, X-rays, and screenings. Manage chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and developmental disorders. Provide immunizations, preventive care, and anticipatory guidance. Educate patients and families on nutrition, growth, development, and disease prevention. Coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources as needed. Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record. Participate in health promotion and disease prevention programs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. Qualifications Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. Experience in pediatric primary care preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) National board certification as Pediatric Primary Care (CPNP-PC) or (PPCNP-BC), Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists. 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 help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.