APRN-CNP or Physician Assistant - OB/GYN

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority•Altus, OK

35m•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive care within an OB/GYN setting, requiring the ability to perform assessments, collaborate with physicians, and manage patient documentation. The position emphasizes maintaining high ethical standards, effective communication, and contributing to a positive work environment. The APRN-CNP or Physician Assistant will be responsible for patient treatment, referrals, and ensuring continuity of care while adhering to all privacy and confidentiality regulations. This role also requires ongoing professional development and maintaining current licensure and certifications.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Current Oklahoma licensure as a nurse practitioner with certification in the area of mental health.
Previous work history that demonstrates steady attendance and punctuality is required.
Applicable and recent documented experience (may be a part of Nurse Practitioner education).
Near visual & hearing acuity required to perform essential duties of position.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains initial database and provides for further data collection including biopsychosocial assessment and history and physical exam as directed by the physician.
Consults with the physician and/or Director regarding treatment decisions, release of information and subpoenas.
Completes client notes (including the CPT codes and charge codes) in the EHR at the end of each day.
Makes referrals to community agencies to ensure continuity of care, while at all times maintaining confidentiality of the client.
Obtains signatures and releases of information as needed from each client.
Participates in a variety of educational activities in order to maintain and increase competence.
Keeps all licenses and certifications current. Completes all annual employee requirements prior to evaluation date.
Maintains privacy of all client information by securely storing any paper documents at the end of each day.
Strives to maintain a good rapport with fellow workers and is active in promoting a positive, cooperative working environment. Maintains good interdepartmental relationships.
Maintains a good work record. Reports to work on time and has limited absences and timely notification of any illness or absence.
Shows flexibility in work hours and duties as needed.
Effectively promotes Clinical Psychiatry and Clinical Counseling Department in a positive manner. Supports the goals and mission of JCMH and displays a positive attitude toward the hospital to the public.
Interacts with physicians, other staff members, clients and their families in a professional, cooperative and courteous manner.
Develops and maintains a positive, professional working relationship with other community agencies.
Wears hospital identification while on duty.
Ensures promptness in seeing clients and limits sessions to appropriate timeframe.
Performs other duties as assigned by the physician and supports his/her directives.
Demonstrated ability to provide quality treatment in a cost effective manner.
Maintains the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
Maintains knowledge of treatment approaches that are effective with particular populations.
Charts progress notes within 2 working days of client’s appointment.
Understands the importance of communication and the consistency of messages conveyed to the clients, employees and other members of the treatment team.
Identifies knowledge and skill needs through self-assessment, peer review and supervisor review.