Clinic Nurse Practitioner

Company: Avem Health Partners
Location: Anadarko
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job PurposeThe Nurse Practitioner provides primary care to patients in the Clinic setting under a collaborative relationship with the Medical Director. Practices within his/her scope of practice as delineated by his/her education, training and clinical protocols.Essential Functions Include But Not Limited To

• Under direction of physician or other medical personnel, administers medication to patients.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide efficient quality patient care.
• Evaluates and improves teaching and nursing practices and recommends modifications.
• Completes histories, progress notes and treatment recommendations in patient medical record.
• Provides services in accordance to policy.
• Assumes lead role to ensure policies, procedures, and physician's orders are followed.
• Arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic.
• Conducts laboratory, x-ray and specialty referral of clinic patients.
• Charting receives acceptable standards during quality reviews.
• Writes prescriptions following the arrangements stipulated within the collaborative practice agreements and clinical protocols that adhere to state guidelines.
• Answers routine questions from patients, family, and care givers.
• Supports policies and procedures and supervisory decisions within the clinic and participates in the development, execution, and periodic review of patient health records within a collaborative relationship.
• Actively and consistently contributes to the clinic operations.
• Accepts supervision and feedback from the Medical Director.
• Promotes effective and cooperative relationships with referral providers.
• Understands and implements patient rights.
• Continues education through in-service training, seminars, and literature in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in healthcare.
• Performs various other duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position within scope of practice.BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS
  • The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
  • Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
  • Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
  • Communicate accurately and appropriately.
  • Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
  • Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
  • Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve departmental goals.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
  • Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices.
  • Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
  • Act as a preceptor as requested.
  • Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.Education/Qualifications
    • Master's Degree in Nursing.
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
    • Experience in healthcare services for geriatric patients in rural health clinics and skilled nursing facilities preferred.Certification/Licensure
      • Current Oklahoma RN license and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
      • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).Physical Requirements
        • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
        • This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.HRSA - Nurse Corps Program eligibleHRSA - STAR Program eligible#INDHP

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