Nurse Practitioner - GS9043

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU-Center for Health Sciences seeks a Master’s Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient cardiology services, including chronic disease management, preventive care, and CHF clinic support. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and medical assistants, ensuring accurate EMR documentation and timely chart closure.

Responsibilities include managing a patient panel, coordinating follow-up care, and participating in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Familiarity with the EPIC EMR system.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• Current State License with DEA and OBNDD.

Responsibilities

• Provide Cardiology outpatient services, including chronic disease management, preventive care, acute care visits, CHF clinic, and medication management.
• Ensure compliance with OSU-CHS policies, state regulations, and accrediting bodies.
• Collaborate with Physicians, Nurses, and Medical Assistants to coordinate care.
• Document timely and accurately in the EMR; close charts within 3 days of encounters; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage an assigned patient panel with follow-up care and preventive screenings.
• Clinic hours typically 8:00 am–5:00 pm Monday–Thursday and 8:00 am–3:00 pm on Friday; hours may vary.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Bilingual skills

Education

Master's Nurse Practitioner

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jeffery Kellerman, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

• Clinical Practice
  • Providing Cardiology services to patients in the outpatient setting, which may include in-person and virtual medicine efforts within the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine clinic and offsite clinic locations. Clinical duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventive care
  • Acute care visits
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) clinic
  • Medication management
  • Ensure compliance with OSUCHS, state, regulatory, and accrediting bodies, as well as organizational policies and procedures regarding the delivery of health care.
  • Team collaboration with Physicians, Nurses, and medical assistants.
  • Timely and accurate documentation in the EMR system, maintaining chart closure within 3 days of the encounter date of service, use of clinical decision support tools, and participation in quality improvement initiatives
  • Responsible for managing an assigned patient panel, including follow-up care, preventive screenings, and coordination of services.
  • Standard clinic hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday and 8:00 am-3:00 pm on Friday. However, hours may vary based on departmental coverage needs.
• Administrative Responsibilities
  • Engage in research programs as the opportunity arises.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine. These duties could include, but are not limited to, community engagement, assistance in establishing effective clinical workflow, committee assignments, and engagement in project team meetings.

Required Qualifications (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Master's Nurse Practitioner
  • Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Nurse Practitioner licensure
  • Familiarity with the EPIC EMR system

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses:

• Required ACLS, BLS
• Current State License with current DEA, OBNDD

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership skills demonstrated by participation in local, regional, or national NP program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Cardiology preferred
• Familiarity with the EPIC EMR system

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:

• Bilingual Skills Preferred

Environmental Hazards

This position involves minimal exposure to physical danger or environmental hazards. The work is primarily performed in a clinical outpatient setting. Standard precautions are followed to minimize exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and required when appropriate. Occasional exposure to emotionally distressed patients may occur.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and restrain patients, observe patients visually, and communicate verbally. Ability to stand, bend, stretch, walk and run with or without reasonable accommodation.