As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/NP will play a key role in team-focused patient care. Responsibilities include:? Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
? Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care. ? Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. ? Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines. ? Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects. ? Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners. ? Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment. ? Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Southwestern Medical Center is a 198-bed facility nestled in Lawton, Oklahoma. Lawton is on the Forbes? list as one of the ?Best Small Places for Business and Careers.? We value our team and recognize their exceptional contributions in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our guests. We?re excited to enhance our team of compassionate and professionals with a new Licensed Practical Nurse in our Medical Surgical unit.
As a member of our team, you will have the chance to:
Make a real difference in the lives of our patients through the delivery of exceptional customer service experience!
Be part of a collaborative, professional environment where your opinions and expertise are valued.
Enjoy a flexible schedule that respects your work-life balance.
Receive competitive compensation that recognizes your skills and experience, with the added benefit of our updated pay rates.
At SW Medical Center, we offer a robust benefits package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve, and most start after 30 days of hire.
·Multiple offers to choose from, which include:
- PPO to include HSA, FSA,
- Dental and Vision
- PTO
- 401K
- Perkspot (discount program)
- Voluntary Benefits (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance)
- Quantum Health
- Multi-facetted wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Tuition Advancement Payback Plan
What makes Lawton an ideal place to live? Learn more about the City of Lawton here.
It?s All About Our Culture
Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.
Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Master's degree - Required
Minimum Education Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician's Assistant Program - Required
Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Licenses: Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse/Advanced Practice with the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing
Licensed as a Physician Assistant with the state board.
The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.