APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant | Obstetrics & Gynecology
The OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to women across the lifespan, with a focus on reproductive health, pregnancy, and gynecologic conditions.
Posted Oct 1
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- 10-hour shifts · Four shifts Monday to Friday Four 10 hour shifts, Monday thru Friday40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Sanford Women's Health Plaza provides advanced nursing care to women across the lifespanwomen across the lifespan
- 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
- Starts Oct 1, 2026 · Permanent
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
- State controlled substance license if required by state State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
- Certification
- National board certification as Women's Health NP (WHNP-BC) National board certification as a Women's Health (WHNP-BC)
- Certification
- Family, adult-gerontology primary care, or adult NP board certification Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP-C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C)
- Education
- Master's or Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner program Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Also asks
- 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.
- Also asks
- Competencies and certifications required by privilege form, maintained 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
- 1-2 years women's health or OB/GYN experience At least 1-2 years of experience in women’s health or OB/GYN setting preferred.
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Union
- Not union Union Position: No
- Day to day
- Well-woman exams, Pap smears, routine gynecologic screenings Perform well-woman exams, Pap smears, and routine gynecologic screenings.
- Day to day
- Manage common gynecologic concerns Manage common gynecologic concerns such as infections, menstrual disorders, contraception, and menopause.
- Day to day
- Prenatal and postnatal care with supervising physicians Provide prenatal and postnatal care in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Day to day
- Initial obstetric assessments; order and interpret prenatal labs and imaging Conduct initial obstetric assessments, order and interpret prenatal labs and imaging.
- Day to day
- Patient education on birth control, family planning, pregnancy, postpartum care Educate patients on birth control options, family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum care.
- Day to day
- Assist in managing chronic conditions affecting reproductive health (e.g., PCOS, endometriosis) Assist in managing chronic conditions affecting reproductive health (e.g., PCOS, endometriosis).
- Day to day
- Infertility evaluations and treatment coordination Support patients with infertility evaluations and treatment coordination.
- Day to day
- Urgent evaluations for early pregnancy complications or gynecologic emergencies Provide urgent evaluations for early pregnancy complications or gynecologic emergencies.
- Day to day
- Patient education and counseling on lifestyle, nutrition, and wellness Participate in patient education and counseling, including lifestyle, nutrition, and wellness.
- Day to day
- Document all care in the electronic health record accurately and timely Document all care in the electronic health record accurately and timely.
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Holidays
- No holidays No Holiday's
- Travel
- Travel to Medical Building 3 or other Women's Outreach locations travel to other locations (Medical Building 3, or other Women's Outreach locations) may be required
The workplace
Worth asking
- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for call and rotation?
Your fit
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Original listing
Posted on Sanford Clinic’s careers page.
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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.
Work Shift
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Union Position
No
Department Details Four
- 10 hour shifts, Monday thru Friday
No Holiday's No Weekends Home location is Sanford Women's Health Plaza but travel to other locations (Medical Building 3, or other Women's Outreach locations) may be required. Summary The OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to women across the lifespan, with a focus on reproductive health, pregnancy, and gynecologic conditions. The NP works in collaboration with OB/GYN physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.
Job Description
Perform well-woman exams, Pap smears, and routine gynecologic screenings. Manage common gynecologic concerns such as infections, menstrual disorders, contraception, and menopause. Provide prenatal and postnatal care in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Conduct initial obstetric assessments, order and interpret prenatal labs and imaging. Educate patients on birth control options, family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum care. Assist in managing chronic conditions affecting reproductive health (e.g., PCOS, endometriosis).
Support patients with infertility evaluations and treatment coordination. Provide urgent evaluations for early pregnancy complications or gynecologic emergencies. Participate in patient education and counseling, including lifestyle, nutrition, and wellness.
Document all care in the electronic health record accurately and timely. Maintain clinical practice within scope of licensure and in compliance with organizational policies. 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. At least 1–2 years of experience in women’s health or OB/GYN setting 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 Women's Health (WHNP-BC) Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C) 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.
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What's around it?
Sioux Falls, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,035/mo
- Household income
- $75,970/yr, all local households, not nurse pay