Advanced Practice Provider NP PA - Palliative Care

Ascension Healthcare; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care APP to join their clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in a supportive, clinic-based environment without after-hours calls, focusing entirely on outpatient care. As part of a long-standing clinic, you will provide compassionate medical services, engage with patients and their families, and collaborate with a robust healthcare team. Join a mission-driven organization committed to holistic care and community service, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of patients in the region.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Required: Master's in Nursing and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• BLS certification from AHA within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments.
• Provide direct treatment and manage health conditions.
• Document healthcare delivery in accordance with standards.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Health Condition Management

Diagnostic Studies Interpretation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Details

+ Specialty: Palliative Care

+ Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

+ Call Schedule: no afterhours call

+ Practice Detail: Join the only Palliative Care Clinic in Northeast Oklahoma!

+ EMR System: Cerner

+ Facility: Ascension St. John

+ Location: Tulsa, OK

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Ascension St John is looking for a Palliative Care APP for our clinic team.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St John to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

+ no after hours call

+ no inpatient care - 100% clinic based

+ robust clinic

+ long established clinic

+ only palliative care outpatient clinic in Northeast Oklahoma

Responsibilities:

1. Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
2. Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
3. Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
4. Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

About Ascension St. John:

+ Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was founded in 1926 by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother.

+ Beginning with a 50-bed hospital, Ascension St. John now incorporates the skills of more than 800 primary care and specialty physicians, 7,000 employees and several medical centers throughout northeastern Oklahoma.

+ Ascension St. John Medical Center was named the No. 1 hospital in Oklahoma by U.S. News & World Report and achieved high marks from The Joint Commission, the American College of Surgeons, and the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients for stroke, trauma, and kidney transplant care.

About Tulsa

+ Tulsa is unique in that it offers an enviable low cost of living combined with big city attractions and amenities.

+ From world-class parks, museums, and legendary music venues to renowned shopping districts and notable restaurants, Tulsa offers an unexpected, dynamic quality of life without the sticker shock of other cities.

+ We are surrounded by biking/hiking trails, nationally recognized parks, and multiple beautiful lakes within a short distance from downtown.

+ Highlights of note include:

1. Top 10 City for Live Music
2. #3 City in National Home Value Growth by Zillow
3. The Nation’s 2nd Fastest Commute Time per the U.S. Census
4. #1 Most Affordable City in the U.S. by Relocate America
5. #8 Family Spring Break Destination by Livability.com

About Ascension Medical Group

When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.

With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):

1. BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
2. Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. For incumbents working in Kansas-based facilities, licensure through the Kansas Board of Nursing will be required.

Preferred Credential(s):

1. Drug Enforcement Admin.
2. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. John has been serving Northeast Oklahoma with compassionate, personalized care since 1926. Join more than 7,000 associates and find a rewarding healthcare career at one of our 6 hospitals and numerous other sites of care. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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