Nurse Practitioner
Job Location:
Rosebud, SD - USA
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Job Summary
Nurse Practitioner
Location: IHS outpatient department - Rosebud SD 57570
Pay Rate: $ per hour Travel stipends (if applicable)
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM excluding federal holidays
Contract Length: 3 months with the option to extend
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This is a federal contract in the bidding process open to locals and travelers
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the outpatient team at an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility in Rosebud SD. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan while supporting an underserved community through preventive care chronic disease management wellness services and acute outpatient treatment.
Requirements:
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MSN DNP or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (CCNE or ACEN accredited)
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Current national certification (FNP AGNP or appropriate specialty) through ANCC or AANPCB
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Current active unrestricted NP license in any U.S. state or territory
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DEA Registration with Schedule II V authority
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Current BLS certification (AHA or equivalent)
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Minimum of 1 year of Nurse Practitioner experience
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Experience in rural health FQHC IHS Tribal or underserved communities preferred
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Strong knowledge of chronic disease management preventive care and evidence-based practice guidelines
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Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive primary care services for adult pediatric and adolescent patients in an outpatient setting
Conduct patient assessments physical examinations diagnoses treatment planning and follow-up care
Manage acute and chronic conditions including diabetes hypertension asthma COPD mental health concerns and preventive health needs
Order interpret and act upon laboratory diagnostic and screening test results
Perform wellness exams preventive screenings immunizations and health maintenance visits according to current clinical guidelines
Evaluate and treat common acute illnesses and injuries while determining when specialty referral or higher levels of care are required
Perform minor office procedures within scope of practice and facility privileges
Provide patient education on disease prevention medication management lifestyle modifications and health promotion
Coordinate care with physicians behavioral health providers nursing staff social services and specialty providers
Maintain accurate timely documentation in the electronic health record and support quality improvement initiatives and IHS performance measures
Deliver culturally sensitive patient-centered care while supporting the health needs of Native American communities
