Clinical Nurse Practitioner - Patient Care Leader

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician supervision, following established protocols and ensuring age-appropriate care. The role requires efficient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and collaborative practice with the care team.

The NP will document findings, order and interpret tests, contribute to discharge planning, and uphold HIPAA and safety standards while advancing quality improvement

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate outstanding clinical expertise and display excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for medical records and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a physician.
• Evaluates outcomes, updates plan of care, and consults with the health care team.
• Writes assessments, orders and documents in the medical record per protocols.
• Participates in discharge planning and collaboration with family and care team.

Skills

Outstanding clinical expertise

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician supervision, following established protocols and ensuring age-appropriate care. The role requires efficient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and collaborative practice with the care team.

The NP will document findings, order and interpret tests, contribute to discharge planning, and uphold HIPAA and safety standards while advancing quality improvement