Avera is currently seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) looking to deliver the best possible care in Avera's patient-focused settings.

Job Summary

• Assumes the responsibility for the provision of primary care and medical management of patients at the clinic and/or hospital under the direction and supervision of a physician. Nurse Practitioners practice under the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which they work.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing or equivalent; graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Master's or doctorate degree required.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS

• An active CNP license is required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required.
• Federal and State DEA certification is required for South Dakota and Iowa employees.
• Federal DEA certification only is required for Minnesota and Nebraska employees.

Work Schedule

• Varied Hours
• 72 hours per 2 weeks

Avera's 42-bed, neonatal intensive care unit at Avera Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, meets American Academy of Pediatrics criteria as a Level IIIB NICU.