APP - RN - Nurse Practitioner - Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic

OU Health•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP), including physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), works as an independent healthcare provider in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive patient care. The role is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families. The provider collaborates with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty to support safe, effective, quality patient care and OU Health’s educational and research missions. Care is provided within the provider’s scope of practice as defined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy and practice agreements. The provider models OU Health’s core values: putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Requirements

For APRNs: graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing and hold an MSN; for physician assistants: a Master’s in Physician Assistant Services.
Active RN and APRN licenses in the State of Oklahoma if practicing as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Active Physician Assistant license in the State of Oklahoma and active Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA if practicing as a Physician Assistant.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Obtain prescriptive authority within 30 days of onboarding.
Additional certification required; the specific certification is not stated.
Knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions.
Clinical expertise in caring for 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

Conduct accurate, complete, concise, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate to the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
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 patient- and family-centered care to promote health, prevent illness, and treat disease throughout the lifespan.
Coordinate care and promote clear communication among members of the healthcare team.
Include patients and families in care planning and treatment across care 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, including policies and protocols.
Participate in research opportunities to advance patient care and treatment.
Communicate and collaborate effectively 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.