Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Company: Avera Health
Location: Dell Rapids
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls Worker
Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating
days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)
Position Highlights 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 36
shifts per quarter 7a-7p and 7p-7a 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 person’s
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. Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential job function satisfactorily including having visual
acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to
communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and
distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those
listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the
accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
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 Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application
of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to
serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s
values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s
standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and
Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain
confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment,
coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a
productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety
principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but
not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if
applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free
health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera
High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution
for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and
mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran
Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call
1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
Keywords: Avera Health, Sioux City , Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Behavioral Health Urgent Care, Healthcare , Dell Rapids, Iowa
