What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Trinity Employment Specialists?
Acute Care NP/PA (Night Shift) | Oklahoma City, OK
$134,000 – $142,800 per year (based on experience)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Hospitalist Department. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
As an integral part of our hospitalist team, you will assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and complex conditions, providing exceptional care during overnight hours.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and manage evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
• Participate in care conferences, handoffs, and interdisciplinary rounds as needed.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive health measures.
Clinical Leadership
• Mentor and guide junior clinical staff and students when appropriate.
• Assist in developing and implementing clinical protocols and hospital practice standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Stay current on advances in acute care medicine through ongoing education and training.
• Participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities.
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Qualifications
Education
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing (Acute Care Specialty) or a Physician Assistant program from an accredited institution.
Licensure & Certification
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as an Acute Care APRN or Physician Assistant in the State of Oklahoma.
• National board certification (e.g., ANCC, NCCPA, AANP).
Experience
• Preferred: 2–3 years of clinical experience as an Acute Care NP or PA in a hospital or acute care environment.
Skills
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic abilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and other healthcare technologies.
Compensation & Benefits
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
401(k) with employer match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and employee assistance program
Malpractice insurance coverage
Continuing education and professional development support
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* Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
* Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
* Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
* Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
* Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
* Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.
* Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.