Cardiovascular NP: Expert Care & Team Collaboration

Imperial Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide cardiovascular care, assess and manage patients, and coordinate diagnostic procedures. You will work under established standards and collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans.

The role emphasizes thorough patient evaluation, education, and continuity of care while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• MSN and successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Professional nursing principles

Medical history taking

Education

MSN and NP program

Job description

Imperial Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide cardiovascular care, assess and manage patients, and coordinate diagnostic procedures. You will work under established standards and collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans.

The role emphasizes thorough patient evaluation, education, and continuity of care while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced outpatient setting.