POSITION SUMMARY
To provide effective, efficient and appropriate services to ER/Clinic patients to serve the community’s healthcare needs. Performs usual and customary duties of an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), i.e., taking patient history, performing physical exams, diagnosing, monitoring care, and counseling patients under the direct supervision of the designated physician
POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to project a Professional Image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
Ability to perform each position responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for pediatric through geriatric patients.
Ability to understand that safety is a condition of employment. Unsafe acts or conditions will be reported to the supervisor.
Must be computer literate with ability to enter information in the EHR system and compile reports or data as requested.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner Program and certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. The employee shall meet the requirements of the Oklahoma Board of Medical Examiners; and be licensed to practice medicine without restrictions within the State of Oklahoma.
Current licensure as a PA/NP to practice in the State of Oklahoma by the State Boards with appropriate provider supervision.
- Must hold Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (AGACNP-BC) or provide proof of enrollment in an AGACNP program with expected completion by August 2026.
Current DEA certification
Current CPR certification
Current ACLS certification
Current PALS certification
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Assists in developing clinical practice guidelines.
Participates in provider and medical care team meetings.
Establishes positive relationships with local medical community and attends local medical society functions.
Obtains relevant health and medical history for H & P’s and consults. Relays the information in a clear and concise manner with appropriate dictation and documentation.
Utilizes critical thinking skills to develop appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, exam and diagnostic test results
Orders appropriate pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions and diagnostic testing.
Prepares a complete and accurate office note with pertinent information, accurate diagnosis and appropriate plan.
Develops a plan of care that is individualized and consistent with goals of the patient and guidelines with the understanding that reassessment and modification is necessary to achieve goals.
Provides continuity in managed care for patients with pre-existing long-term problems.
Makes appropriate referrals for secondary and tertiary care such as other health care professionals and community agencies.
Performs medical procedures according to privileges issued.
Acts as a resource and/or mentor for staff or students, and promotes a safe work environment.
Well versed in the personal scope of practice according to the providers’ individual governing board.
Provides health maintenance visits, evaluates for immunizations and provides anticipatory guidance and referrals; performs contract and special physical examinations as needed
Documents and codes all patient contact accurately and legibly in the medical record.
Performs as an active member of the medical team.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Seek out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary.
Share professional knowledge with hospital staff, board members, and administrator.
Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.
Adhere to the companies/facilities philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures.
Support the facility goals and objectives.
Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies, and procedures.
Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students. Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships.
Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.
Observes that proper safety measures are enforced in the techniques used on patients receiving therapy. Maintains high safety standards in the facility.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Demonstrates active listening techniques.
Gains support through effective relationships.
Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and facility property.
Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with facility policies.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English is the primary language.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to interpret reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute ratio, percent, rate, as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals. The employee may be required to travel frequently.