The Children’s Hospital at OU Health is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our nationally recognized Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism team. This is a dynamic opportunity to step into a role that blends inpatient management, outpatient continuity, new discharge follow-ups, education, care innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration—all while helping shape the future of pediatric endocrine care across Oklahoma.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—including Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA-C)—serves as an independent and highly skilled clinician within a collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric endocrine team. In this role, the APP provides comprehensive care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting children with a wide range of endocrine and metabolic conditions.

The APP is responsible for advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, care coordination, patient/family education, and ongoing management of both acute and chronic endocrine disorders. Working in close partnership with faculty physicians, nursing, diabetes educators, dietitians, and university trainees, the APP plays a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care. This position directly supports OU Health’s clinical, academic, and research missions and practices within the full scope of licensure and institutional guidelines.

This description reflects the primary responsibilities and expectations for this role.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Performs thorough histories and physical examinations that are accurate, age-appropriate, and aligned with the patient’s presenting condition.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests with accuracy and clinical insight.

• Develops, implements, and modifies patient-centered care plans based on evidence-based practice.

• Provides high-quality documentation that is timely, complete, and compliant within the electronic medical record.

• Supports inpatient management and facilitates smooth transitions to outpatient follow-up, particularly for new discharges.

Patient & Family-Centered Care

• Provides compassionate, developmentally appropriate care for pediatric patients and their families.

• Encourages family engagement in care plans and discharge planning.

• Ensures continuity and coordination of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Applies risk/benefit analysis and cost-effective decision-making in all patient care activities.

• Contributes to the development of specialty-specific standards, protocols, and best practices.

Research & Quality Improvement

• Participates in clinical research, quality initiatives, and performance improvement activities that advance pediatric endocrine care.

• Supports data-driven approaches to improving outcomes, access, and patient experience.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicates clearly and professionally with physicians, nursing teams, allied health professionals, referring providers, and external agencies.

• Provides education, counseling, and support to patients and families.

• Acts as a patient and family advocate within a complex care environment.

• Maintains strong interdisciplinary relationships to promote effective teamwork.

Professional & Educational Activities

• Participates in the education of students, residents, and fellows as part of the academic mission.

• Member of relevant committees, workgroups, and departmental initiatives.

• Engages in continuous learning, professional development, and reflective practice.

• Supports efforts to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and address barriers to care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing (MSN/APRN) or accredited Physician Assistant program (Master’s degree).

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an APP in the designated specialty preferred; pediatric experience strongly encouraged.

Licensure & Certifications

Must meet all requirements within specified timelines:

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Active RN and APRN license in the State of Oklahoma.

• Acute Care NP or FNP certification may be required depending on clinical needs.

For Physician Assistants:

• Active Oklahoma PA license.

• NCCPA certification.

For All APP Candidates:

• Prescriptive authority within 6 months of hire.

• Active DEA license or ability to obtain upon hire.

• Basic Life Support (AHA) upon hire; ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days as required.

• Oklahoma licensure must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge of endocrine and metabolic conditions, including risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities.

• High-level clinical judgment and proficiency in managing acute and chronic illnesses.

• Strong procedural competency applicable to pediatrics and endocrinology.

• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient engagement skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, emotionally charged, and highly collaborative environment.

• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and ethical practice.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and data-analysis abilities.

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Ability to prioritize, adapt to change, and maintain resilience in challenging clinical situations.

• Proficiency in EMR systems and computer applications relevant to clinical practice.

• Reliable transportation for travel between facilities as needed.

• Flexibility to support a variable schedule, including potential weekend, holiday, or call coverage.