APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine

Chamberlain, South Dakota

The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults.

Posted Oct 14

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: Varies Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)40 hours a week
Unit and setting: clinic and ED setting · Clinic The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults.patients of all ages, infants to older adults
License: NP license Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.current RN and NP licensure in each state of practice
Term: Permanent remain a 1.0 FTE for 5 years1.0 FTE

Do you qualify?

License: current RN and NP licensure in each state of practice Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
License: current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
License: state controlled substance license if required by state State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
Certification: national board certification as Family NP (FNP-C or FNP-BC) National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC)
Education: master's or doctorate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Also asks: obtain and maintain required competencies and certifications listed on privilege form Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Preferred

Education: master's in nursing if APRN licensed before August 1, 1995 If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience: experience in primary care or family medicine Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred

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What it pays

Call differential: Floor plus additional compensation for ED call. Floor plus additional compensation for ED call.
Bonus: $50,000 retention incentive for experienced candidates A $50,000 retention incentive to be paid for experienced candidates if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 5 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details.)remain a 1.0 FTE for 5 years
Extra pay: additional compensation for ED calltaking ED call

Benefits

$50,000 retention incentive for experienced candidates who remain 1.0 FTE for 5 years (subject to contractual agreement)

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The role and schedule

Union: not a union position Union Position: No
Day to day: comprehensive physical exams and health assessments Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments
Day to day: obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests
Day to day: diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions
Day to day: prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within scope of practice Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice
Day to day: develop and implement individualized care plans Develop and implement individualized care plans
Day to day: health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
Day to day: manage follow-up care and coordinate specialist referrals Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed
Day to day: perform minor procedures such as wound care and suturing Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing)
Day to day: document patient care in the electronic health record system Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system
Day to day: participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives
Day to day: collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
Day to day: maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.
On call: On-call rotation

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Sanford Health Network

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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

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Department Details

Opportunity to work in a clinic and ED setting.
Ability to practice in diverse, comprehensive practice.
Great opportunity to grow as a provider.
A $50,000 retention incentive to be paid for experienced candidates if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 5 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details.)
Floor plus additional compensation for ED call.

Summary The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic illnesses, promoting health and wellness, and working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Job Description

Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice Develop and implement individualized care plans Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e.g., wound care, suturing) Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines. Qualifications Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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In Chamberlain, SD

Chamberlain, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $818/mo
Household income: $76,761/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Chamberlain, SD

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Chamberlain generally divides between the compact, walkable core and newer construction along the periphery. In-town neighborhoods along streets like Courtland and King feature shady, tree-lined blocks with mid-century homes on small, flat parcels within walking distance of downtown. On the bluffs and outskirts along routes like Byron Boulevard and 345th Avenue, newer traditional builds and ranch houses occupy larger lots with sweeping views over the Missouri River. Across the river bridge, neighboring Oacoma offers additional rural-suburban residential options.

Residential living in Chamberlain generally divides between the compact, walkable core and newer construction along the periphery. In-town neighborhoods along streets like Courtland and King feature shady, tree-lined blocks with mid-century homes on small, flat parcels within walking distance of downtown.

On the bluffs and outskirts along routes like Byron Boulevard and 345th Avenue, newer traditional builds and ranch houses occupy larger lots with sweeping views over the Missouri River. Across the river bridge, neighboring Oacoma offers additional rural-suburban residential options.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: chamberlainsd.com

Getting aroundCommutes within Chamberlain are remarkably short and manageable, with local drives averaging under ten minutes. The community sits right along Interstate 90, which serves as the primary regional thoroughfare and links Chamberlain directly across the Missouri River to Oacoma. Local driving is centered on Main Street and King Street, where traffic is virtually non-existent and parking at healthcare and civic facilities is straightforward and free, though winter snow and high river-valley winds require cold-weather driving precautions.

Commutes within Chamberlain are remarkably short and manageable, with local drives averaging under ten minutes. The community sits right along Interstate 90, which serves as the primary regional thoroughfare and links Chamberlain directly across the Missouri River to Oacoma.

Local driving is centered on Main Street and King Street, where traffic is virtually non-existent and parking at healthcare and civic facilities is straightforward and free, though winter snow and high river-valley winds require cold-weather driving precautions.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: niche.com Source 3: thehonestlocal.com

OutdoorsRecreation is dominated by the Missouri River and Lake Francis Case, which offer exceptional summer boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and trophy walleye fishing, along with winter ice fishing. On land, the community maintains riverfront walking and biking trails that stretch along both shores into Oacoma, an open-to-the-public country club golf course, and South Dakota Dinosaur Park, which includes public tennis courts and the municipal swimming pool. The surrounding bluffs and prairie also support premier seasonal pheasant and deer hunting.

Recreation is dominated by the Missouri River and Lake Francis Case, which offer exceptional summer boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and trophy walleye fishing, along with winter ice fishing. On land, the community maintains riverfront walking and biking trails that stretch along both shores into Oacoma, an open-to-the-public country club golf course, and South Dakota Dinosaur Park, which includes public tennis courts and the municipal swimming pool.

The surrounding bluffs and prairie also support premier seasonal pheasant and deer hunting.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: travelsouthdakota.com Source 2: chamberlainsd.com Source 3: homes.com

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Living in Chamberlain

Perched on the rolling bluffs where Interstate 90 crosses the Missouri River, Chamberlain offers relocating nurses an authentic, small-town South Dakota experience defined by majestic water views and profound cultural heritage. Healthcare workers benefit from virtually stress-free daily logistics, with community commutes averaging under ten minutes and ample surface parking. Outside of work, the river drives local recreation—from summer boating, kayaking, and walleye fishing to winter ice fishing—while community landmarks like the 50-foot 'Dignity: Of Earth & Sky' statue and the Aktá Lakota Museum celebrate the region's Lakota history. Housing consists primarily of mid-century ranches on quiet, sidewalk-lined streets, alongside newer custom builds with bluff panoramas; however, rental inventory is quite limited. Daily necessities are handled through the Chamberlain Food Center and Main Street cafes, but major shopping trips require an hour drive east to Mitchell. Incoming nurses must embrace bitter winter prairie winds and geographical isolation, but in return, Chamberlain delivers safety, welcoming neighbors, and uncrowded river living.

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As of 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: travelsouthdakota.com Source 3: chamberlainsd.com Source 4: thehonestlocal.com Source 5: areavibes.com

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