What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nephrology Advanced Practice Provider position at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System?
Nephrology- Advanced Practice Provider
Workplace Details
Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides specialized care for nephrology patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and scope of practice under physician direction.
JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will include travel to Outreach clinics and Dialysis sites for rounds.
Responsible for Outpatient Clinic visits, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis visits.
Responsible for assisting the Nephrologist with In-patient consultation work.
Expected to answer calls from Dialysis units during off hours.
Works in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals.
Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Responsible for the ordering of diagnostic procedures.
Responsible for prescribing and dispensing prescription medication.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Current certification from an accredited NP/PA program required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current certification from an accredited NP/PA program required.
Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy
Meets criteria established by the profession to perform duties defined as those of a NP/PA
South Dakota and Minnesota Controlled Substance Certificate
DEA license Minnesota and South Dakota
Holds or is eligible for current licensure in South Dakota and Minnesota.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office applications and CPSI
Benefits
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits 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 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
• Flexible Spending Account
• Roth IRA retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health
• Education Loan Program
• Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and a pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
