NURSE PRACTITIONER

Access Health Louisiana; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Health Louisiana in Luling, LA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide patient care services and independently or collaboratively conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the approved scope.

The role requires a Master’s degree in advanced practice nursing, national certification, and CPR certification with at least one year of APP experience. Expect clinical oversight, protocol adherence, and professional patient communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an advanced practice nursing specialty.
• Certification by a nationally recognized certifying body required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services and conduct diagnostic/therapeutic procedures within the LA Board of Nursing scope.
• Schedule and participate in delivery of direct patient care per AHL protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ethics

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

Master’s degree in advanced practice nursing

Certification by a nationally recognized certifying body

Current CPR certification

Job description

Access Health Louisiana · Luling Elementary

Luling , LA

Clinical

Full Time , Days , Mon-Thurs. 8:00a-4:30pm, Fri 8-12pm

Position Summary

Nurse Practitioner provides patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of authority granted by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and following the AHL protocols and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Must possess a Master’s degree with a concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing specialty from an accredited college or university.

Must possess a certification by a nationally recognized certifying body. An RN holding a current, unencumbered, unrestricted, and valid license to practice professional nursing who was previously recognized by the LA State Board of Nursing as an advanced practitioner of nursing on or before December 31, 1995 (as per Act 633 of 1995) will substitute for certification by a nationally

Current CPR certification required.

Experience

At least one year of experience in advanced practice nursing.

Knowledge of scope of practice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Calm, professional attitude in stressful situations and interactions.

High level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentiality.

Excellent analytical skills to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop and implement a care plan.

Handles a multitude of tasks simultaneously.

Deals with and/or solves stressful situations.

Communicates with patients, physicians, and other staff in verbal and written form.

Provides safe and effective nursing care.

Maintains professional composure under stress as in emergency situations.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Stands, sits, and walks most of the day.

Reads gauges, digital read outs, graphs and educational material, and patient charts in English (Visual acuity)

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force frequently including pushing and/or pulling.

Ability to move to exam rooms and workspaces.

Operates office and medical equipment.

OSHA Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.