Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care in an occupational and primary care-focused clinical environment. This role includes evaluating and treating illnesses and injuries, supporting preventive health initiatives, and managing acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based clinical practices.

The provider will work closely with physicians, clinical team members, and organizational stakeholders while delivering patient-centered care and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment examinations and annual wellness physicals.
• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with illnesses and injuries.
• Assess and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using established evidence-based protocols.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with supervising physician protocols.
• Conduct health screenings and participate in disease prevention initiatives.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify interventions when clinically appropriate.
• Provide patient education, health coaching, and advocacy to encourage improved health outcomes.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary professionals and make appropriate referrals.
• Provide oversight for employee respirator and hearing-testing activities performed by clinic personnel.
• Document patient information accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Support other clinical functions as needed to maintain efficient clinic operations.

Requirements

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with an active and unrestricted license.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in family medicine, internal medicine, or urgent care.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients, senior stakeholders, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong interpersonal and patient-service skills.
• Ability to follow established written clinical and operational procedures.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and manage varied clinical responsibilities.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DEA registration.

Key Skills

• Patient assessment and clinical decision-making.
• Acute and chronic disease management.
• Occupational and preventive healthcare.
• Patient education and health coaching.
• EMR documentation.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Professional communication.

Compensation and Details

• Salary to be discussed.
• Visa support is not available.

Why This Location?

Watertown offers a comfortable South Dakota lifestyle with convenient access to outdoor recreation, including nearby lakes, parks, fishing, and boating opportunities. The community also provides local dining, entertainment, cultural attractions, and a manageable pace of life.