Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
• Recognition as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
• Graduate degree at an advanced practice level or a post-master’s certificate at an advanced practice level if the master’s degree is in nursing
• License as a Physician Assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physicians Assistants

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced primary, secondary or tertiary health care for individuals, families or groups at an advanced or expert clinician level
• Performs comprehensive physical examinations, secures health histories, performs or orders laboratory tests and conducts other appropriate procedures to assess the health status of patients or clients
• Reviews and analyzes laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic data; determines diagnoses; prescribes pharmaceuticals within the scope of the program or specialty area assigned
• Provides advanced professional expertise and technical assistance to nurses, therapists and ancillary staff in implementing health care strategies
• Counsels patient, family members and others on health problems, prescribed treatments, use of drugs and other matters
• Provides continuity of an individualized health care program for clients by referring to or collaborating with physicians and other members of the health care team
• Identifies health care needs within the community and makes recommendations to provide comprehensive health care to clients
• Develops and recommends practice standards which pertain to assigned programs; evaluates care outcomes and suggests strategies to improve program delivery

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.