APP Neonatology, Mother Baby Unit

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – including Physician Assistants (PA‑C) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) – works independently within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients and families in the Neonatology, Mother‑Baby Unit. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, health promotion, and care coordination while supporting OU Health’s educational and research missions.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, complete, concise, and age‑appropriate history and physical assessments.
• Order appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret results.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify plans of care as needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care

• Provide patient‑ and family‑centered, compassionate, and effective care across the lifespan.
• Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Incorporate patients and families in care planning and treatment across settings.
• Consider cost‑effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making care decisions.
• Use evidence‑based medicine to analyze and improve patient care practices.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement standards of care (policies, protocols, etc.) within the area of specialization.

Research

• Participate in research opportunities to advance patient care and treatment.

Communication

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians, other health professionals, and health‑related agencies.
• Counsel and educate patients and families.
• Advocate for patients and families in navigating the health‑care system.

Activities

• Participate in the education of students and other health‑care professionals.
• Attend organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and workgroups as needed.
• Engage in quality initiative and performance activities.
• Promote interdisciplinary practice and implement strategies to overcome barriers to collaboration.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing (if APRN) with an MSN, or a Master’s in Physician Assistant Services.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Prescriptive authority must be obtained within 30 days of onboarding.
• If APRN: Active RN and APRN license in the State of Oklahoma.
• If PA: Active PA license in the State of Oklahoma and active certification from the NCCPA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions.
• High degree of clinical expertise with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to the practice area.
• Advanced medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems‑based practice.
• Accountability for professional practice at the highest level.
• Knowledge of indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
• Ability to manage general medical and surgical conditions.

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more options designed to meet the needs of employees and their families.