Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Clinic - Lawton OK

Job Description

INTEGRIS Health Cardiovascular Physicians, a part of Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit, private health system in the state has a great opportunity for an Acute Care NP in Lawton, Oklahoma. In this position, you'll work Monday through Friday, day shift providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs.

The new INTEGRIS Health Cardiovascular Physicians' Cardiology Clinic in Lawton will serve a large population for the Lawton and surrounding communities. Our cardiologists travel between multiple clinics so this position is crucial. We are looking for a skilled, autonomous provider who can manage patient care independently, including providing routine assessments and follow-up care under established protocols in order to provide continuous care while collaborating with the cardiology team remotely as needed.

To learn more about the INTEGRIS Health Cardiology Lawton clinic :

If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

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.

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