Advanced Practice Nurse II - Full Time - Days - Sign-on Bonus - Lawton Veterans Home

State of Oklahoma•Lawton, OK

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse II provides advanced health care to individuals, families, or groups, practicing with a high level of autonomy and independence. The role includes assessing and diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications and treatments, and providing related health care services to assigned patients at a designated medical treatment area such as a skilled nursing facility. The position is based at the Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home and follows a Monday–Friday work week. The posting indicates the position may also be filled by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Salary is commensurate with experience, and a sign-on bonus is offered. The clinician conducts comprehensive physical examinations, obtains health histories, orders or performs laboratory tests and other procedures, and reviews diagnostic results to determine diagnoses and care plans. The role includes prescribing pharmaceuticals within the scope of the assigned program or specialty, consulting with physicians and other providers as needed, and evaluating and adjusting care in response to patient outcomes. The Advanced Practice Nurse II also supports other health care staff, counsels patients and families, coordinates continuity of care, and contributes to quality assurance and practice standards. Candidates must hold an active Oklahoma Registered Nurse license and recognition as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, along with three years of RN experience. Prescriptive authority requires the specified current Oklahoma licensure and certification within 30 calendar days of entry on duty; an advanced-practice graduate degree or post-master’s certificate is required for initial application for prescriptive authority.

Requirements

Possess a valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license issued by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Be recognized as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
For prescriptive authority, have current Oklahoma licensure as a Registered Nurse and as a Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Clinical Nurse Specialist within 30 calendar days of the entry-on-duty date.
For initial application for prescriptive authority, hold a graduate degree at an advanced practice level or a post-master’s certificate at an advanced practice level if the master’s degree is in nursing.
Have knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, medical diagnosis, nursing and health care delivery, ambulatory care, laboratory and X-ray diagnostic methods, pharmaceuticals and contraindications, minor surgical procedures, safety practices, and medical management.
Be able to conduct physical examinations and health assessments; provide advanced specialized nursing care; establish effective working relationships; instruct and counsel clients; obtain medical information; develop therapeutic programs; and apply emergency and first aid measures.
Have sufficient English-language proficiency to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced primary, secondary, or tertiary health care to individuals, families, or groups.
Assess health, obtain and analyze clinical information, determine care needs, develop treatment strategies, evaluate responses, and adjust care as needed.
Conduct comprehensive physical examinations, obtain health histories, perform or order laboratory tests, and carry out other appropriate assessment procedures.
Review and analyze laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic data; determine diagnoses; and prescribe pharmaceuticals within the scope of the assigned program or specialty.
Formulate goals and strategies for meeting individual health care needs and consult with physicians or other providers as needed.
Provide technical expertise and assistance to nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff in implementing individualized health care strategies and treatment.
Participate in quality assurance activities related to care provided by licensed and non-licensed health care team members.
Counsel patients, family members, and others about health problems, prescribed treatments, and medication use.
Recertify patients for skilled nursing care under Medicare requirements.
Maintain continuity of individualized care through referrals and collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Identify community health care needs, recommend resources or services, and provide education and training to the community and health care team.
Develop and recommend practice standards, evaluate care outcomes, suggest improvements, and inform administrators of community health needs and corrective actions.
Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.