NP / PA: Direct Patient Care Champion

Baton-Rouge-General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton-Rouge-General is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician supervision in Baton Rouge, LA. The role emphasizes applying evidence-based nursing care within established protocols to meet age-appropriate patient needs.

Responsibilities include developing and revising care plans, educating patients and families, coordinating with the care team, and actively participating in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires active Louisiana RN licensure and Nurse Practitioner credential (Louisiana).
• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under physician direction.
• Develops and revises plan of care based on assessment data.
• Initiates teaching for patient and family needs.
• Uses resources to resolve patient problems and participates in quality initiatives.
• Participates in ongoing development of nursing practice and profession.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Louisiana RN licensure

Nurse Practitioner license in Louisiana

Job description

Baton-Rouge-General is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician supervision in Baton Rouge, LA. The role emphasizes applying evidence-based nursing care within established protocols to meet age-appropriate patient needs.

Responsibilities include developing and revising care plans, educating patients and families, coordinating with the care team, and actively participating in quality improvement and safety initiatives.