APP Cardiology, Adult Valve Clinic

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP), including a physician assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), works collaboratively within 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 collaborates with administrative staff, nurses, physicians, and university faculty to support safe, effective, high-quality patient care and OU Health’s educational and research missions. Care is provided within the APP’s scope of practice under applicable state law, licensing requirements, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements. The APP models OU Health’s core values: Patients First, Relentless Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, Learning, and Teamwork. The position includes clinical assessment and treatment, patient- and family-centered care, research participation, communication and education, and involvement in organizational and departmental activities. The APP also performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing if applying as an APRN; MSN or a Master’s in Physician Assistant Services.
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
Obtain prescriptive authority within 30 days of onboarding.
For an Advanced Practice Nurse: active RN and APRN licenses in the State of Oklahoma.
For a Physician Assistant: active PA license in the State of Oklahoma and active Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA.
Knowledge of the causes, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions.
Clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Proficiency in procedural skills relevant to the practice area.
Advanced medical or nursing clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice.
High 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 histories and physical assessments.
Order appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret results correctly.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust plans of care as needed.
Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient- and family-centered care to promote health, prevent illness, and treat disease throughout the lifespan.
Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members.
Include patients and families in care planning and treatment across settings.
Consider cost effectiveness and risk-benefit analysis in 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, including policies and protocols.
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 and advocate for them 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 necessary.
Participate in quality initiatives and performance activities.
Promote interdisciplinary practice and implement strategies to overcome collaboration barriers.
Perform other duties as assigned.