APP - Advanced Practice Provider - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Child Abuse Program

Ou Health - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

About the position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Child Abuse Program is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The APP works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to ensure quality patient care and supports OU Health's educational and research missions.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
• Order appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret results.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and alter the plan of care as needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient and family-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for health promotion, illness prevention, and disease treatment.
• Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Incorporate the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
• Consider cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
• Use evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement standards of care within area of specialization.
• Participate in research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health-related agencies.
• Counsel and educate patients and families.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
• Participate in education of students and other health care professionals.
• Participate in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.
• Participate in quality initiative/performance activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing if APRN, MSN or Master's in Physician Assistant Services.
• 3 or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in designated specialty preferred.
• Must have prescriptive authority within 6 months of hire.
• Active RN and APNP license in State of Oklahoma for Nurse Practitioners, or Active PA license in State of Oklahoma for Physician Assistants.
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and/or the AANP for Nurse Practitioners, or Active Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA for Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
• CPR certification and Advanced Life Support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS, PALS, NRP) to be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to meet specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment.