APP - Pediatric Trained Nurse Practitioner | Children''s Clinic

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Facility 69th & Louise Clinic

Location Sioux Falls, SD

Address 6101 S Louise Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57108 USA

Shift Day

Job Schedule Full time

Weekly Hours 40.00

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.

Job 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.

• 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

• Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, a masters 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.

Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401k retirement plan, work-life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Practice Details Will provide coverage across all primary care pediatric clinics.

Req Number R-0254302

Job Function Advanced Practice Provider

Featured No

Specialty Pediatrics

Visas Accepted NA