Advanced Practice Provider (AGACNP (RNFA) or PA) - Part-time - Trauma - Baptist Med Ctr.

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) provides high-quality patient care across inpatient, operative, and ambulatory settings as part of the surgical care team at an INTEGRIS Health Level 2 Trauma Center. The APP contributes to patient outcomes through clinical management, collaboration, and continuity of care. This is a part-time opportunity of approximately seven 14-hour shifts per month. The position provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed, assists physicians with procedures, and serves as a liaison between physicians and patients. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the supervising physician and Operations Manager Practice Management. The role may involve 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.
Acute Care and RNFA certifications.
Current Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
Current BLS Certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Population-specific competencies are required for the Nurse Practitioner position.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily inpatient rounds and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Assist surgeons in the operating room across a variety of surgical procedures.
Manage postoperative and trauma follow-up care in the outpatient clinic setting.
Facilitate discharge planning and ensure seamless transitions of care.
Serve as a liaison among patients, families, consulting providers, and ancillary departments.
Provide medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed.
Assist physicians with procedures and serve as a liaison between the physician and patient.
Initiate and complete detailed patient assessments.
Initiate orders for laboratory tests, radiological examinations, and other routine diagnostic procedures.
Diagnose actual or potential health problems or needs based on collected data and plan therapeutic interventions.
Order and initiate appropriate medication, treatment, and consultation based on 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 standard precautions.