APP Inpatient Neurology - Full Time
General Description
An Advanced Practice Provider (APP), which includes physician assistants (P.A.-C) and nurse practitioners (N.P.), works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients in a dual role of outpatient and/or inpatient setting. They assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health and coordinate care for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. They work with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty to ensure safe, effective, quality patient care and to support OU Health's educational and research missions.
Essential Responsibilities
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.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Provides patient and family-centered care, compassionate care, and appropriate care 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.).
Participates in research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing if APRN, MSN or Master’s in Physician Assistant Services.
Experience: 3 or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in designated specialty preferred.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Must have prescriptive authority within 6 months of hire. Active RN and APNP license in State of Oklahoma - AND - Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and/or the AANP. Active PA license in State of Oklahoma - AND - Active Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA. Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants must obtain the required licensure from the State of Oklahoma within 30 days after the offer of employment. All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire - AND - CPR certification and Advanced Life Support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS, PALS, NRP).