Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate program
Current Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license or Physician Assistant
Acute Care certification is strongly preferred
Current BLS Certification
Effective communication skills in English
Responsibilities
Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment
Orders laboratory tests, radiological examinations, and other diagnostic procedures
Diagnoses health problems based on data analysis and plans therapeutic interventions
Orders and initiates appropriate medications and treatments
Performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, and wound care
Educates patients on prescribed treatments and medications
Reports to the supervising physician and Operations Manager
Benefits
Adherence to National Patient Safety Goals
Potential for professional growth in a specialized field
Opportunity to work in a leading transplant institute
Supportive team environment with experienced professionals
Consideration for all applicants regardless of protected status
Full Job Description
Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider, (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Hepatology - INTEGRIS Health Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute | Baptist Medical Center | Oklahoma City, OK
The Nurse Practitioner provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.
Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment
Initiates the order of laboratory tests, radiological examinations and other routine diagnostic procedures
Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention
Orders and initiates appropriate medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected
Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves) wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes
Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medication(s)
The Nurse Practitioner reports to the supervising physician and Operations Manager Practice Management
This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.
All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, or Physician Associate program
Current Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license, or Physician Assistant
Acute Care certification is strongly preferred
Current BLS Certification
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
About INTEGRIS Health
INTEGRIS Health is a not-for-profit health care system based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1983 and has since grown to become one of the largest health care providers in the state. INTEGRIS Health operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities throughout Oklahoma, providing a wide range of services to patients of all ages. The system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients, and to improving the health of the communities it serves. INTEGRIS Health is also a major employer in Oklahoma, with more than 10,000 employees.
