Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
Must obtain prescriptive authority within 30 days of onboarding.
Additional certification required.
IF Advance Practice Nurse:
Active RN and APRN License in State of Oklahoma.
IF Physician Assistant (PA):
Active PA license in State of Oklahoma -AND-
Active Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
Demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
Demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice.
Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for the professional practice.
Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
Ability to manage general medical and surgical conditions.
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insurance401(k)Paid time off
Additional Information
Position Title:
APP Pulmonology Critical Care Medicine- Full Time
Department:
Advance Practice Provider Internal Medicine
Job Description:
General Description:
An Advanced Practice Provider (APP), which includes physician assistants ( P.A. -C) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families. Works with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote OU Health's educational and research missions. Provides care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy and practice agreements.
They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health's core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.
Clinical:
Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets results.
Develops, implements, evaluates, and alters the plan of care as needed.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Patient Care:
Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
Develops, evaluates, and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.).
Research:
Participates in research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients.
Communication:
Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
Counsels and educates patients and families.
Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
Activities:
Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.
Promotes interdisciplinary practice and implements strategies to overcome barriers to collaboration.
General Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
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