Nurse Practitioner at Akicita Federal, LLC – Sisseton, South Dakota

Nurse Practitioner

Location: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, 100 Lake Traverse Drive, Sisseton, SD 57262Schedule: Typically 4050 hours/week, including some weekends and holidaysClearance Requirements: Background check, fingerprint clearance, credentialing, privilegingCompensation: All-inclusive hourly rate (includes travel, lodging, per diem, taxes, and fringe)Position Summary:Akicita Federal is seeking experienced Outpatient Midlevel Providers (NPs or PAs) to deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive primary care services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations at WWKMHCC under a non-personal service contract. Providers will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and managing care for patients across the lifespan in an outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities:-Deliver primary care to a rural patient population in alignment with IHS standards.-Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.-Refer patients for specialty care and follow up on recommendations.-Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for all charting and documentation.-Participate in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model and quality improvement activities.-Ensure timely and complete documentation in accordance with HIM and IHS standards.-Collaborate with medical staff, participate in peer reviews, and attend assigned committees.-Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and federal privacy regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:-Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in at least one U.S. state or territory.-Board Certification, eligibility, or partial completion of an accredited residency program.-Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred).-Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Family or General Medicine within the past three (3) years.-Proficiency in EHR systems and clinical documentation.-Immunization records up to date (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu, Hep B, and recent PPD or chest X-ray).-Must pass FBI background check and credentialing process including NPDB, HIPDB, and Governing Board approval.
Preferred Qualifications:-Experience in rural or tribal healthcare settings.-Familiarity with Indian Health Service (IHS) operations, policies, and standards.-Cultural sensitivity and ability to build trust with Native American communities.
$100 - $125 an hour