What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Obstetrics & Gynecology position at Sanford Health?
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**Facility:** Medical Building 3
**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD
**Address:** 1500 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
**Shift:** 10 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Department Details**
This position will include a variety of assisting in surgery, inpatient rounding, care team in clinic and solo clinic in the clinic. The position is four 10 hour shifts per week. No weekends or holidays.
**Job 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. 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.
**Benefits**
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
**Req Number:** R-0256961
**Job Function:** Advanced Practice Provider
**Featured:** No
**Specialty:** OB/GYN
**Visas Accepted:** N/A