Primary Care NP/PA

Your future role at a glance

• Join an established team of Physicians and APPs

• Practice setting: Outpatient

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

• Act as a trusted educator and advisor, counseling patients and their caregivers on preventive health strategies, treatment options, and available support resources.

• Maintain accurate, high-quality documentation of all patient interactions and clinical processes in accordance with specialty guidelines and organizational policies.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

• Approximately 500-bed hospital and medical center

• Level I Trauma Center

• Serving a population of approximately one million

• Integrated referral network

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

WHY PHYSICIANS CHOOSE ASCENSION

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• In collaboration with a physician, provide for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.

• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.

• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.

• Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. For incumbents working in Kansas-based facilities, licensure through the Kansas Board of Nursing will be required.

• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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