Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

OPPORTUNITY

• Brand new, state of the art $39 million dollar facility
• 17 bed critical access hospital
• Market area 7500
• E-Emergency
• E-ICU provides 24 hour physician monitoring
• Digital radiology systemto include digital mammography
• On Site MRI & CT
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• 55 bed skilled nursing home connected to hospital

COMMUNITY

• Population 1300
• Just 30 miles from the Missouri River
• Public school system K-12
• Wide range of recreational activities: golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor movies, hunting, fishing, camping, swimming, bowling and much more
• Beckers Healthcare (2022) ranks South Dakota No. 1 as the best state for physicians to live and work in!

Avera Gregory Hospital is a 17 bed facility providing both inpatient and outpatient services.  The services provided at the hospital include hemodialysis, radiology, full service laboratory, on site MRI & CT, and physical therapy.  Outreach services include podiatry, orthopedics, OB/Gyn, nephrology, and cardiac services.

Gregory prides itself on being a self-contained, progressive community with an aggressive business climate and welcoming family atmosphere. The school system encompasses approximately 300 square miles within Gregory County. Gregory boasts an all-around education program plus outstanding arts, athletics and extracurricular offerings. 

Just 30 miles from the mighty Missouri River, Gregory has some of the best hunting and fishing in the world.  Other recreational opportunities include a city park with two pools and tennis courts, indoor and outdoor movie theaters, a bowling alley and a golf course.

You Belong at Avera! Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

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

What you will do

• 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 persons 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.
• Assures 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.
• 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

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 and
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

or 

• Physician Assistant (PA)- 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 and
• Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire

Position Hightlights

• Family Medicine with ED Coverage
• Work in a brand new facility!
• Miles of country for hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation - 20 miles from Missouri River
• Progressive and Collaborative team environment
• May be eligible for Community Need loan or relocation!

Work Schedule

• 8 days/pay period ; Monday - Friday
• 39 weeknights of call per year, minimum
• 7 weekends of call per year, minimum
• Physician backup when on call