Acute Care APRN with First Assist - Abdominal Surgery - Baptist Medical Center

The Nurse Practitioner provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Nurse Practitioner responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment
Initiates the order of laboratory tests, radiological examinations and other routine diagnostic procedures
Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention
Orders and initiates appropriate medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected
Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves) wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes
Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medication(s)

The Nurse Practitioner reports to the supervising physician and Operations Manager Practice Management

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license
Current BLS Certification
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
For INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians: - This job requires the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.
Strong preference for RN First Assistant certification
Strong preference for Acute Care Adult/Gerontology certification (AG-ACNP)