APP Cardiology, Adult Valve Clinic

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

15d

About The Position

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP), including a physician assistant (P.A.-C) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), works as an independent healthcare provider in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive patient care. The APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients; provides education and health promotion; and coordinates care for patients and families. The role works with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty colleagues to support safe, effective, quality patient care and OU Health’s educational and research missions. Care is provided within the APP’s scope of practice as defined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy and practice agreements. The APP models OU Health’s values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork. The role provides clinical assessment and care, coordinates communication among the healthcare team, educates and advocates for patients and families, participates in research and education, and contributes to quality initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing if applying as an APRN; MSN or Master’s in Physician Assistant Services.
No experience required.
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Must obtain prescriptive authority within 30 days of onboarding.
Additional certification required.
For an Advanced Practice Nurse: active RN and APRN licenses in Oklahoma and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner qualification.
For a Physician Assistant: active Oklahoma PA license and active Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA.
Knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions.
Clinical expertise working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to the practice area.
Advanced medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice.
High level of accountability for professional practice.
Knowledge of indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
Ability to manage general medical and surgical conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate, complete, concise, relevant, and age-appropriate patient history and physical assessments.
Order appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret results.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust plans of care as needed.
Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Provide patient- and family-centered care for health promotion, illness prevention, and disease treatment throughout the lifespan.
Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members.
Incorporate patients and families into care planning and treatment across settings.
Consider cost effectiveness and risk-benefit analysis when making patient care decisions.
Use evidence-based medicine to analyze and improve patient care practices.
Develop, evaluate, and implement standards of care within the area of specialization.
Participate in research opportunities to advance patient care and treatment.
Communicate and collaborate with physicians, other health professionals, and health-related agencies.
Counsel and educate patients and families.
Advocate for patients and families as they navigate the healthcare system.
Participate in educating students and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and workgroups as needed.
Participate in quality initiatives and performance activities.
Promote interdisciplinary practice and implement strategies to overcome barriers to collaboration.
Perform other duties as assigned.