Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Foot and Ankle
Job Location:
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
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Job Summary
INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Orthopedics Central a part of Oklahomas largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join Ortho Central and to specialize with Dr. Luick focusing on Foot & this full-time position youll work Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm one weekend on call every 2-3 months on the INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center Portland Avenue campus providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you apply today to learn more about our competitive pay great benefits as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.
Learn more about Orthopedics Central
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
- Masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner license
- Current BLS Certification
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Required Experience:
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