APP Infectious Disease

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Zusammenfassung

OU Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Infectious Disease within the Internal Medicine framework. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients while coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

You will operate under state laws and institutional policies, maintain EMR documentation, and participate in research and education activities. APRN or PA licensure in Oklahoma is required.

Qualifikationen

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing if APRN, MSN or Master's in Physician Assistant Services.
• Experience: No experience required.

Aufgaben

• Performs history and physical assessments for patients of various ages.
• Orders diagnostic studies and interprets results.
• Develops and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Maintains accurate electronic medical record documentation.
• Provides patient- and family-centered care and coordinates with the healthcare team.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and agencies.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic orders

Documentation

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Graduate degree in Nursing (APRN) or Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: APP Infectious Disease Department: Advance Practice Provider Internal Medicine

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP), which includes physician assistants (P.A.-C) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families. Works with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote OU Health's educational and research missions. Provides care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy and practice agreements.

They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health's core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

Clinical:

• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets results.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and alters the plan of care as needed.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care:

• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
• Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
• Develops, evaluates, and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.).

Research:

• Participates in research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients.

Communication:

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
• Counsels and educates patients and families.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

Activities:

• Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.
• Promotes interdisciplinary practice and implements strategies to overcome barriers to collaboration.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing if APRN, MSN or Master's in Physician Assistant Services.

Experience: No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
• Must obtain prescriptive authority within 30 days of onboarding.
• Additional certification required.

IF Advance Practice Nurse:

• Active RN and APRN License in State of Oklahoma.

IF Physician Assistant (PA):

• Active PA license in State of Oklahoma -AND-
• Active Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
• Demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
• Demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for the professional practice.
• Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Ability to manage general medical and surgical conditions.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.