APRN

First Med Urgent Care • Tecumseh, OK

114d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is responsible for providing patients with physical, mental, and emotional care. This position is also responsible for maintaining the patient’s medical condition and evaluating medical care plans. This position will train the other Registered Nurses in the department. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (“The Unity Bill”), this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position.” “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Program and certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• Current licensure APRN to practice in the State of Oklahoma by the State Boards with appropriate provider supervision.
• Current DEA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.).
• Exemplary customer service experience, including client relationships and job knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; ability to think critically.
• Knowledge of quality control.
• Ability to exercise manual dexterity, control precision, and arm-hand steadiness accurately.
• Ability to be empathetic with patients; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Conduct physical examinations and assess patients' medical history.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory work and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments.
• Perform procedures such as wound care, suturing, and injections.
• Provide health coaching and education to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Utilize evidence-based practice guidelines to provide high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree