Sanford Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Provide comprehensive preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for pediatric surgical patients in clinic and inpatient settings. Manage patients across the NICU, PICU, and pediatric floors, including performing vascular access using ultrasound guidance.
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.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Join the Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic Pediatric Surgery & Trauma Team as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Acute Care Certification.
This provider would join a team of APPs who provide comprehensive care to pediatric surgical and trauma patients across both outpatient and inpatient settings, while also being an active participant in the pediatric vascular access team.
This role encompasses caring for children in the NICU, PICU, and pediatric units.
Responsibilities include evaluating and managing patients in clinic through an autonomous practice; co-managing pediatric surgery and trauma patients in the hospital, and participating in on-call coverage.
The ideal candidate is motivated to learn, highly collaborative, team-focused, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality care to a diverse pediatric population.
The Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgical evaluation and treatment. The NP works in collaboration with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, aiming to optimize surgical outcomes and support families.
Conduct thorough assessments including medical and surgical histories, and physical exams tailored to pediatric patients.
Coordinate and interpret diagnostic tests such as labs, imaging, and specialized pediatric studies.
Assist in surgical planning and participate in multidisciplinary pediatric care conferences.
Manage preoperative preparation including patient and family education, consent processes, and risk assessments.
Provide postoperative care including pain management, wound care, monitoring for complications, and discharge planning.
Monitor patients in inpatient, outpatient, and critical care pediatric settings.
Collaborate with pediatric specialists, nutritionists, child life specialists, and social workers.
Provide family-centered education and psychosocial support.
Document clinical care accurately and comprehensively in electronic health records This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in pediatric surgery, pediatric acute care, or related fields 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 a Pediatric Acute Care (CPNP-AC), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Pediatric Primary Care (CPNP-PC) or (PPCNP-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
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Requires a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program and current RN and NP licensure. National board certification as a Pediatric Acute Care (CPNP-AC) is required, along with a DEA permit.
Market context
Advanced-practice openings in South Dakota often reflect steady demand in emergency and rural care settings, where employers look for clinicians who can work independently and handle high-acuity cases. These roles are competitive because they typically require state licensure, ER experience, and current ACLS, PALS, and ATLS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then verify your certifications and emergency experience before applying.
