Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) - Trauma Surgery

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays an integral role in delivering high-quality patient care across the inpatient, operative, and ambulatory settings. As a valued member of the surgical care team, the APP contributes to exceptional patient outcomes through comprehensive clinical management, collaboration, and continuity of care. The Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. The Physician Assistant assists physician with procedures and serves as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. 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. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Participating in daily inpatient rounds and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Assisting surgeons in the operating room across a variety of surgical procedures.
Managing postoperative and trauma follow-up care in the outpatient clinic setting.
Facilitating discharge planning and ensuring seamless transitions of care.
Serving as a key liaison among patients, families, consulting providers, and ancillary departments to support optimal communication and patient experience.
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)