# APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care at Sanford Health

> Open job at Sanford Health. Workplace: On-site.

Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/sanford-health-app-nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant-urgent-care-e48pwv4
Posted 3 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 4 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [Sanford Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/sanford-health)
- Location: On-site
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Skills: Emergency
- Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

**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:**

Varies (United States of America)

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

40

**Compensation:**

**Union Position:**

No

**Department Details**

**Summary**

The Urgent-Acute-Walk-In Care Nurse Practitioner provides immediate, high-quality advanced nursing care for patients presenting with non-life-threatening acute illnesses and minor injuries. The NP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients in a fast-paced, walk-in clinic environment, in collaboration with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure efficient patient flow and care delivery.

**Job Description**

Conduct focused patient histories and physical examinations. Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries including respiratory infections, minor fractures, lacerations, burns, and allergic reactions. Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, lab work, and EKGs. Perform minor procedures including wound suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and foreign body removal. Provide patient education on illness prevention, medication use, and follow-up care. Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with scope of practice and protocols. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to optimize patient care and clinic operations. Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards. Respond promptly to emergencies and escalate care as needed.

**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 urgent care, emergency, or primary care settings 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-BC) or (FNP-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.

**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.**

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/sanford-health-app-nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant-urgent-care-e48pwv4: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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