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Sioux Falls, South Dakota

APP - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics

Nurse PractitionerNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Union Position

No

Department Details

This position will provide coverage at Lifescape two mornings per week, in addition to primary care general pediatrics at MB2 Children's.

Summary

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents. The PNP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic illnesses while promoting health and wellness in pediatric patients. Working in collaboration with pediatricians and healthcare teams, the PNP supports families through education and advocacy.

Job Description

Perform thorough physical examinations and health assessments for children of all ages. Diagnose and treat common pediatric illnesses and injuries. Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as labs, X-rays, and screenings. Manage chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and developmental disorders.

Provide immunizations, preventive care, and anticipatory guidance. Educate patients and families on nutrition, growth, development, and disease prevention. Coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources as needed. Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record.

Participate in health promotion and disease prevention programs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

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 pediatric primary 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 Pediatric Primary Care (CPNP-PC) or (PPCNP-BC), Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC) 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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses in infants, children, and adolescents. They collaborate with healthcare teams to promote wellness, perform physical assessments, and educate families on disease prevention.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pediatric nursingHealth assessmentDiagnostic testingChronic condition managementPatient educationElectronic health recordsInterdisciplinary collaboration

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Pediatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 253 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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.