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Physician Assistant / Administration / Oklahoma / Locum Tenens / APP Trauma Services - Full Time

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Oklahoma City 2 weeks ago

Position Title:

APP Trauma Services - Full Time

Department:

Advance Practice Provider Surgery

Job Description:

General Description: Provides primary care to patients by performing the duties of an Advanced Practice Provider and making diagnoses, establishing a plan of care, and implementing the plan of care. This position is within our Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Trauma Intensive Care Unit in the Department of Surgery.

Essential Duties:

Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. Works with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote 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. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problems. 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. 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, family or caregiver 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.). Participates in research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients. 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. 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. Promote interdisciplinary practice and implement strategies to overcome barriers to collaboration. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education:

Nurse Practitioner - Master?s Degree from accredited Nursing Program OR
Physician Assistant - Master?s Degree from accredited PA Program

Certifications/Licenses:

Nurse Practitioner:

Active RN and APRN license in State of Oklahoma AND
Active board certification Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner applicants will need to be Acute Care Trained

Physician Assistant:

Active PA license in State of Oklahoma AND
Active PA board certification

All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have:

Active DEA license from the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing required
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
CPR certification and Advanced Life Support certifications required upon hire (ACLS, PALS, NRP)

Experience: A minimum of one year experience as a NP or PA preferred

Knowledge/Skills/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. Manages general medical and surgical conditions.
Ability to follow ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated adverse outcomes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicates effectively with patients and families
Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data
Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations, and knowledge deficits
Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources
Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner
Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model
Ability to work with patients and families when a situation is emotional and intense
Ability to prioritize tasks
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

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