Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine
Ada, OK 74820
| Specialty | Family Medicine |
|---|---|
| Profession | Nurse Practitioner |
Location: Chickasaw Nation Medical Center - Internal Medicine Inpatient (Hospitalist)
Supervision:
- Reports to the Chief of Inpatient Internal Medicine and designated supervising physician(s).
- Supervisors oversee all medical services provided, ensuring the role is not autonomous.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws, policies, and regulations.
- Conduct patient workups, write orders, and document progress notes with supervising physician oversight.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including lab tests, wound care, and prescription writing (including controlled substances).
- Ensure patient continuity of care, discharge summaries, and treatment plan revisions.
- Recognize and address life-threatening situations promptly.
- Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives, hospital committees, and continuing education.
- Maintain sensitivity to Native American culture and ensure age-appropriate care.
- Counsel and educate patients, refer to social services, and promote patient safety.
Qualifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner:
- Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program with Oklahoma Board of Nursing certification.
- Active APRN license with prescriptive authority and DEA license.
- Documented experience or recent training in family practice.
Physician Assistant:
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program with successful completion of the national certifying exam.
- Active, unrestricted Oklahoma PA license with DEA certification.
- Documented experience or recent training in family practice.
Preferred Experience:
- 2-4 years in family or inpatient medicine.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
- Adaptable to a high-stress environment with exposure to contagious diseases and potentially hostile individuals.
Work Environment:
- Inpatient hospital setting with potential exposure to communicable diseases, radiation, and hazardous materials.
- Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., masks, gloves) as needed.
This role requires strong clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
