Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Location: Chickasaw Nation Medical Center Emergency Department (Main ER, Urgent Care, and Virtual Visit Clinic).

Supervision:

• Reports to: Chief of Emergency Medicine.
• Supervises: None.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for patients of all ages in various clinical settings.
• Manage patient care in the main Emergency Department, Fast Track, and Virtual Medicine Clinic, as well as at other health centers (e.g., Ardmore, Durant, Purcell, or Tishomingo) if required.
• Evaluate and treat acute and minor illnesses and injuries.
• Adhere to Chickasaw Nation Department of Health Medical Staff Bylaws and Oklahoma licensing requirements.
• Participate in hospital committees, performance improvement, and continuing medical education.
• Provide culturally sensitive care to Native American patients.
• Maintain professionalism and collaborate with other staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Handle administrative responsibilities like attending quarterly medical staff meetings and managing vacation or sick leave requests.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training & Experience:

• Required: 12 months of sole-provider experience in a high-volume emergency department (ED) with physician backup.
• Knowledge of cardiac (acute MI management), neurologic (acute CVA management), trauma care, and related procedural skills.

Education:

1. Nurse Practitioner:
   • Current unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license with prescriptive authority.
   • Graduated from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
   • Successfully completed or pending certification from a national certifying body.
2. Physician Assistant:
   • Hold valid licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant (or temporary authorization).
   • Graduated from an ARC-PA-approved program.
   • Successfully completed the PANCE certification exam.

Licenses:

• Current unrestricted Oklahoma license (preferred).
• Current unrestricted DEA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in emergency department procedural skills.
• Knowledge of privacy laws (HIPAA, Freedom of Information Act).
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic computer and typing skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting over 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, rapidly changing environment.

Work Environment:

• Locations: ED1 (Triage 1–3), ED2 (Triage 4–5), and Virtual Visit Clinic.
• Exposure to contagious diseases, hostile situations, and emotionally distressed patients.
• Variable shifts, including day and night.

This role is suited for experienced, adaptable advanced practice providers prepared to work in a dynamic, fast-paced emergency department setting while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care.