Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) - ALLSet Urgent Care, Piedmont

INTEGRIS Health•Piedmont, OK

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct consumer care in an urgent care setting. This professional-level position works under limited direction and in coordination with a Lead APP. The role requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking, sound judgment based on biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences, and strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include medical staff and management throughout the clinic and health system; external contacts include consumers, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services. The position provides care for minor acute illnesses, conducts examinations and initial assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs therapeutic procedures, counsels consumers, develops and implements management plans, and prescribes medications and treatments as appropriate. The provider also coordinates services, supports continuity of care, and may supervise ancillary staff. Procedures may include x-ray interpretation, foreign-body removal, immobilization of fractures or dislocations, history and physical examinations, incision and drainage, nail procedures, nasal packing, wound care, and minor laceration suturing. The posting describes an 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. shift and mentions a welcoming environment, technology, and new equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a relevant field.
Master of Science in Nursing.
Successful completion of the American Nursing Association national certification test for Advanced Practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Current state Registered Nurse license.
Oklahoma licensure as an APRN.
Valid Drug Enforcement Agency license.
Approval for privileges by Medical Staff.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as an APP in family practice, urgent care, or a related field.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of national medical best practices in an urgent care setting.
Knowledge of and skill in using personal computers and related systems and software.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Willingness to accept responsibility.
Ability to set priorities and use good judgment.

Responsibilities

Provide treatments for minor acute illnesses, examine consumers, make initial assessments, initiate treatment, and refer consumers to an appropriate center of care when applicable.
Identify abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret test results.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, and management of wounds and infections.
Instruct and counsel consumers about therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, wellness, and health maintenance.
Develop and implement consumer management plans, record progress notes, and assist in providing continuity of care.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed conditions; refer consumers to specialists and relevant care options as appropriate.
Coordinate services with coworkers and other departments or services.
Respond calmly and rationally to stressful situations and cooperate with others to facilitate integration of services.
Behave professionally and empathetically to build trust and understanding with consumers and their guests, in line with Studer Principles.
Perform procedures that may include x-ray interpretation, foreign-body removal, fracture or dislocation immobilization, history and physical examination, incision and drainage, nail trephination, nail removal, nasal packing, preliminary interpretation of plain films, wound debridement and repair, wound dressing, and minor laceration suturing.
May supervise ancillary staff.