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Avera Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hospice in Mitchell, South Dakota
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Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.
Avera is currently seeking Hospice Nurse Practitioners (NP) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.
Position Highlights:
Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner assumes the responsibility for the medical management of patients under the care of Avera@Home Hospice under the direction of the Hospice physician.
Education and/or Experience
Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing or equivalent; graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
Master’s or doctorate degree required.
Experience in Hospice and/or Palliative Care as a CNP is preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
An active CNP license is required in South Dakota upon starting.
An active CNP license in Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota may be required depending on the service area. If required, must obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position or of the requirement.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure is required.
Licensure as an RN in the state of Minnesota may be required depending on the service area. If required, must obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position or of the requirement.
Federal and State DEA certification is required for South Dakota and Iowa employees.
Federal DEA for Certification only is required for Nebraska and Minnesota employees.
National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.
If Iowa licensure is required, Completion of the Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse courses for Iowa Mandatory Reporters within 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 48 hours every 2 weeks
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