Advanced Practice Provider (PA or AGACNP) - Days 7on/7off - Hospitalists - Baptist Medical Ctr
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. The role is based at Baptist Medical Center in northwest Oklahoma City and follows a 7-on/7-off schedule, working days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with no on-call duties. The position requires population-specific competencies and adherence to applicable National Patient Safety Goals. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the supervising physician and Operations Manager Practice Management. The work may involve additional or varied physical demands and/or respiratory fit-test requirements. The role carries potential exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals; standard precautions must be followed.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license (acute care adult/gerontology) or Physician Assistant license.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Population-specific competencies appropriate to the position.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and complete detailed patient assessments.
- Initiate orders for laboratory tests, radiological examinations, and other routine diagnostic procedures.
- Analyze collected data to diagnose actual or potential health problems or needs and plan therapeutic interventions.
- Order and initiate appropriate medication, treatment, and consultation based on analysis of collected data.
- Order or perform routine procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing not involving tendons, arteries, or nerves, wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and management of simple conditions caused by infection, trauma, or other disease processes.
- Educate patients regarding prescribed treatment and medications.
- Adhere to applicable National Patient Safety Goals and follow standard precautions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Professional expenses allowance.
- Competitive pay.
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Job Type
Full-time
