# APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Virtual Care | Nocturnist Hospitalist at Sanford Health > Open job at Sanford Health. Workplace: Remote (United States). Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/sanford-health-app-nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant-virtual-care-n-q420j61 Posted 13 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 15 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Sanford Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/sanford-health) - Location: Remote (United States) - Workplace: Remote (United States) - Employment type: Full-time - Local language: Not required - 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:** 12 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America) **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Compensation:** **Union Position:** No **Department Details** Partnering with a physician hospitalist to support patient care at rural sites across three states. The schedule would be 7 on, 7 off model. **Summary** The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to hospitalized patients, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage acute and chronic conditions. The NP performs comprehensive assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, and coordinates patient care to ensure optimal outcomes during hospital stays. **Job Description** Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical exams, and review of diagnostic results. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients. Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures. Prescribe medications and treatments according to hospital protocols and state regulations. Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary. Facilitate patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, and discharge plans. Coordinate patient care with consulting specialists, nursing staff, social workers, and other healthcare providers. Document all patient encounters and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR). Participate in hospital rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education. Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Respond to emergent patient needs and assist in critical care situations as needed. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours. **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. Previous experience in hospital medicine, acute care, or related clinical 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 an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or (ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC); Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP) 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-virtual-care-n-q420j61: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Sanford Health - [RN - Registered Nurse - Stress Lab - Full Time Days](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/sanford-health-rn-registered-nurse-stress-lab-full-time-days-ncpjhzx): Sanford Health, On-site. Salary: $32–48 / hour. 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