Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our practice. In this position, you will be working closely with patients and addressing their health needs and providing care in the office or at home when needed. You will also be required to educate patients on preventive health practices and the treatment of illnesses. You’ll partner with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals to treat patients with various medical conditions and disease processes.

Nurturing patients is an integral part of the job. The ideal candidate needs to have a certain level of empathy for those in need, be compassionate, generous with laughter, warmheartedness towards feelings and emotions of others as well sensitive but not overbearing. We are looking for someone who will enjoy helping people through difficult times, focusing on life’s joys while simultaneously fostering hope that things can get better!

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) helps diagnose illness or injury–from diabetes management to seasonal flu shots-and provides preventive care such as counseling about diet or exercise habits. They often offer coordination between patient health professionals, including physicians’ offices, so nothing falls through the cracks when it comes time to follow up.

Nurse Practitioner Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or referral services to individuals and families.
• Assesses individual needs; anticipates problems; follows up on concerns.
• Practices evidence-based medicine and adhere to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• Leads and participates in multidisciplinary health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Recommend diagnostic testing and procedures; presents findings and recommendations to referring physicians upon request.
• Consults with physicians or specialists regarding patient treatment plans at a level of complexity that exceeds the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice.
• Consults with and performs screening of pregnant women.
• Participates in case of management activities when appropriate.
• Prepares and operates a wide variety of medical equipment, including EKG, pulse oximetry, arterial pressure monitoring devices, and administers diuretics or other medications under physician evaluation.
• Completes records on admission, transfer, and discharge; maintains all required records in accordance with clinic/hospital policies.

Prepares patients for examination, treatment, and study by physicians or other health care personnel, including assistance with procedures such as injections, venipunctures, etc. in accordance with physician orders.

Nurse Practitioner Requirements:

• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and certification in accordance with the State of Oklahoma requirements.
• Nurse Practitioner must have current/active DEA number from the United States Drug Enforcement Agency
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (i.e., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - AANP or American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC) preferred
• 3-5 years of Experience
• Bilingual preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the health and aging process
• Demonstrates practical interpersonal communication skills.
• Brings an innovative approach to work, can “think outside the box.”
• Takes a team approach in accomplishing treatment goals.
• Possesses strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in anticipating problems or adverse outcomes; takes appropriate corrective action.
• Takes initiative to engage patients and other health professionals. Participates in activities that support continued competence as a family nurse practitioner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking/Standing
• Sitting
• Lifting
• Bending/Crouching/Stooping
• Must be able to speak and write English in a legible and comprehensible manner.
• Must be able to move about sufficiently to respond to life threatening emergencies including performing CPR and assisting with the evacuation of patient(s) during emergency situations.

Productivity and Quality bonuses offered

Please submit your resume/application trough Indeed for review.

Job type: Full-time

Work type: M-F, 8 hours/day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Private practice

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmond, OK 73034: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: In person