Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) - AllSet - Downtown OKC

INTEGRIS Health • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) 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 grounded in 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 typical schedule is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on a block schedule. The position may require supervision of ancillary staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a related field.
• Master of Science in Nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For Nurse Practitioners, 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 or a current Oklahoma Physician Assistant license.
• Valid Drug Enforcement Agency license.
• Approval for privileges by the 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 within 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 treatment 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 administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing 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 with continuity of care.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions; refer consumers to specialists and relevant care options as appropriate.
• Coordinate services with coworkers and other departments or services using good organizational skills.
• Respond calmly and rationally to stressful situations and cooperate with others to facilitate integration of services.
• Behave professionally and empathetically to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with consumers and secondary 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 or removal, nasal packing, preliminary interpretation of plain films, wound debridement and repair, wound dressing, and minor laceration suturing.
• May supervise ancillary staff.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Professional expenses allowance once employed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time