Sanford Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Provide advanced nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage heart failure and arrhythmias while providing patient education and on-call coverage.
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.
10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
This provider will help cover PRN in General Cardiology. Hours are typically 7a-5p.
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. This includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team. The NP promotes patient education and disease prevention.
Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments including histories, physical exams, and interpretation of diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests).
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists.
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state licensure and hospital policy.
Manage patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
Provide patient education regarding disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and risk factor reduction.
Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and services.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
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.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiology or acute care preferred.
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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Requires a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program and current RN/NP licensure. National board certification (e.g., AGACNP-BC) and a DEA permit are required, with a preference for 2 years of cardiology experience.
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.