Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - 7on/7off Night Shift - Hospitalists

About the role

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner opportunity to work with our Hospitalists on the campus of Baptist Medical Center in NW Oklahoma City. Enjoy the team and working 7 days on, 7 days off from 7 PM to 7 AM. You will experience a variety of patient populations and be involved with admissions, cross-coverage, urgent clinical needs, and continuity of care.

Schedule

7 days on, 7 days off, 7 PM to 7 AM.

Responsibilities

• 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).

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license.
• Acute Care certification.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Professional expenses allowance.
• Liability coverage (claims made, tail coverage).