Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Rural Primary Care | Faulkton, South Dakota (BB 134429)
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Rural Primary Care | Faulkton, South Dakota
Specialty: Family Medicine
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Practice Setting: Rural Primary Care / Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Location: Faulkton, South Dakota
An established rural healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join its clinical team in Faulkton, South Dakota. This opportunity offers the ability to provide comprehensive family medicine services to patients across the lifespan while building meaningful, long-term relationships within a close-knit rural community.
The FNP will provide preventive care, evaluate acute illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and support continuity of care in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
The practice operates within a rural medical center environment that connects outpatient family medicine with hospital services. Depending on the final role structure, clinical responsibilities may include hospital-based care, emergency evaluations, or on-call coverage consistent with the provider's qualifications, competencies, and approved privileges.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct physical examinations, obtain medical histories, and perform clinical assessments.
Diagnose and manage common acute illnesses, minor injuries, and chronic medical conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
Manage conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, and other ongoing health concerns.
Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic tests.
Prescribe medications within applicable licensure and prescribing authority.
Provide preventive screenings, wellness visits, immunizations, and patient education as appropriate.
Coordinate referrals and collaborate with specialists when additional care is needed.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Support quality improvement, patient safety, and continuity of care.
Participate in hospital, emergency, or on-call responsibilities if applicable to the final position.
MSN, DNP, or another qualifying graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Current South Dakota RN/APRN licensure or eligibility to obtain the required credentials before starting.
DEA registration or ability to obtain it before performing duties requiring DEA registration.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment-planning skills.
Ability to manage preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare needs.
Excellent communication, documentation, and patient-care coordination skills.
Sound clinical judgment and willingness to consult or escalate care when appropriate.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
Experience in a critical access hospital or integrated outpatient and hospital setting.
Urgent care, emergency, or inpatient experience relevant to the final scope of practice.
Experience managing patients with multiple chronic conditions.
Ability to adapt to a broad range of clinical needs in a collaborative environment.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive annual compensation based on experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities.
Full-time, onsite employment.
Benefits package to be discussed during the interview process.
Work schedule, call expectations, and any hospital or emergency coverage will be clarified during interviews.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers a broad family medicine practice, collaborative clinical support, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in rural healthcare. The successful candidate will help improve access to quality care while developing trusted relationships with patients and families throughout the community.
Interested Family Nurse Practitioners are encouraged to explore this opportunity and discuss the clinical scope, compensation, schedule, and responsibilities with the recruiting team.