VIPcare APRN -Tulsa, OK

VIPcare•Tulsa, OK

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN provides exceptional primary medical care to patients aged 65 and older, including patients with acute illness and complex chronic conditions. Under physician supervision, the APRN conducts physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans, and assesses, diagnoses, treats, manages, educates, and coordinates care using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines. The position is safety-sensitive because it involves direct patient care and medication administration. The APRN is accountable for patient care and outcomes, consults with specialists when appropriate, stays involved in detailed patient care, and engages with hospitalists when a patient is hospitalized. The role requires collaboration with physicians and other clinical teams, compliance with applicable clinical, privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements, and timely, complete electronic medical records. Patient documentation must be completed within 48 hours of each visit. The APRN reports to the Regional Manager or a similar role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certified as a nurse practitioner with current state licensure.
At least 1 year of professional nursing experience and 1–3 years of experience practicing as a primary care nurse practitioner.
Prior experience working with an electronic medical records system.
Provide 5-star service in accordance with Better Health Group’s mission.
Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management.
Current ACLS/BLS certification as mandated by the state.
Knowledge of the rationale for appropriate patient care.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from varied audiences.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent written and verbal communication, teaching ability, and telephone skills.
Working knowledge of Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for real-time collaboration.
Ability to handle data confidentially and work across multiple teams or independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail.
Comfort communicating with senior-level leadership, providers, and health plans.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Results-oriented approach focused on quality execution and delivery.
Appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity toward target patient populations.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have personal transportation.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

Practice medicine under physician supervision, using sound medical judgment, following ethical standards, recognizing limitations, seeking consultation when advisable, and keeping current with technologies and industry standards.
Provide care for older adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses under physician supervision.
Remain accountable for patient care and outcomes, consult specialists when needed, and stay involved in the detailed care of patients.
Engage with hospitalists whenever a patient is hospitalized.
Meet clinical obligations, including accrediting agency, CLIA, prescription, HIPAA, state and federal regulatory, and safety requirements.
Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, coordinate care, and document care for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines.
Follow internal policies and procedures.
Complete operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing and documentation.
Maintain complete, detailed electronic medical records of patients’ health care plans and prognoses within 48 hours of each visit.
Provide patients with information to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent or manage disease or disability.
Analyze patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop diagnoses.
Interpret diagnostic data and results, including blood gases, radiology, and EKGs, to determine appropriate action in collaboration with the supervising physician.
Demonstrate compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousness, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and team members.
Document continuing education according to licensure and certification requirements.
Ensure patients are seen by a physician every other visit.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with policy, procedure, and HIPAA requirements.
Follow the proper chain of command for patient complaints.
Diagnose and manage chronic diseases in the senior population, including diabetes, atherosclerotic disease, COPD, CHF, and obesity.
Perform additional duties as assigned.