Title: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Full Time
Location: Watertown, SD
Salary: Salary to be discussed by Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter
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Position Overview
We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care in an occupational and primary care-focused clinical environment. This role includes evaluating and treating illnesses and injuries, supporting preventive health initiatives, and managing acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based clinical practices.
The provider will work closely with physicians, clinical team members, and organizational stakeholders while delivering patient-centered care and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-employment examinations and annual wellness physicals.
- Evaluate and treat patients presenting with illnesses and injuries.
- Assess and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using established evidence-based protocols.
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans in accordance with supervising physician protocols.
- Conduct health screenings and participate in disease prevention initiatives.
- Order, review, and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing.
- Monitor patient response to treatment and modify interventions when clinically appropriate.
- Provide patient education, health coaching, and advocacy to encourage improved health outcomes.
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary professionals and make appropriate referrals.
- Review relevant clinical cases with medical leadership and designated stakeholders.
- Provide oversight for employee respirator and hearing-testing activities performed by clinic personnel.
- Perform age-appropriate assessments and clinical interventions.
- Maintain high ethical and professional standards while practicing within the established scope of practice.
- Document patient information accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
- Support other clinical functions as needed to maintain efficient clinic operations.
- Perform additional duties appropriate to the position.
Required Qualifications
- Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with an active and unrestricted license.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in family medicine, internal medicine, or urgent care.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with patients, senior stakeholders, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Strong interpersonal and patient-service skills.
- Ability to follow established written clinical and operational procedures.
- Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and manage varied clinical responsibilities.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with clinical practice, including sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
Preferred Qualifications
Key Skills Required
- Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
- Acute and chronic disease management
- Occupational and preventive healthcare
- Patient education and health coaching
- EMR documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Professional communication
Why This Location?
Watertown offers a comfortable South Dakota lifestyle with convenient access to outdoor recreation, including nearby lakes, parks, fishing, and boating opportunities. The community also provides local dining, entertainment, cultural attractions, and a manageable pace of life, making it an appealing option for professionals seeking a balance between career and personal time.