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Sioux Falls, South Dakota

APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Cardiology

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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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: 10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details This provider will be in general cardiology with inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. Provider will work primarily from 7am-5pm matching the outpatient schedule.

Summary The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. This includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.

The NP promotes patient education and disease prevention. Job Description Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments including histories, physical exams, and interpretation of diagnostic tests (e. g., EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests). Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists.

Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state licensure and hospital policy. Manage patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary. Provide patient education regarding disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and risk factor reduction. Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and services.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research as appropriate. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiology or acute care 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) certification 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.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program and current RN and NP licensure. National board certification in Adult Gerontology Acute Care is required, with a preference for at least 2 years of cardiology or acute care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Cardiovascular AssessmentTreatment PlanningEKG InterpretationEchocardiogram InterpretationStress Test InterpretationMedication PrescriptionHeart Failure ManagementArrhythmia ManagementCoronary Artery Disease ManagementElectronic Medical Records

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 44 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 64% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

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Below most Cardiology (NP) listings for work-life

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Living in Sioux Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,302/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental and vision
Retirement plan
Paid time off
CME allowance