Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Support for employee well-being

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Louisiana seeks a Nurse Practitioner responsible for comprehensive patient care, including performing physical exams, discussing treatment options, and maintaining communication with patients and families. Candidates must be graduates from an approved program, licensed in Louisiana, and preferably certified by the American Nurses Association. The role demands strong organizational skills and emotional resilience. Join a supportive team dedicated to exceptional patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge in physical assessment and management of both acute and chronic conditions.
• Requires 12 hours of continuing education or in-service hours annually.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform physical exams.
• Discuss treatment options and collaborate on care plans.
• Handle patient phone calls and post-op care.
• Assist with pre-operative education and clearances.
• Identify community health resources for patient referrals.

Skills

Communication with patients and families

Organizational and leadership ability

Ability to respond to emergencies

Emotional stability and resilience

Education

Graduate of an approved formal education program for nurse practitioners or physician assistants

Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant in Louisiana

Certification by American Nurses Association or equivalent

BCLS certification required, ACLS preferred

Job description

SUPERVISION:

Reports directly to the Director of Clinic Services

• The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and sick patients across the age span. The Practitioner educates patients and/or their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health and intervene in acute or chronic illness.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Obtain history, perform physical exams of new clinic patients and follow‑up patients.


• Discuss treatment options, initiate and/or collaborate plan of care.


• Responsible for patient phone calls.


• Remove staples and/or sutures on post‑op patients.


• Preview pre‑op lab work, order pre‑op clearance when necessary; Assist in pre‑op patient education for patient and family.


• Identifies community health resources and refers patients as necessary.


• Handles other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an approved formal education program preparing nurse practitioners and physician assistants.


• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic patient/family problems; Twelve hours continuing education or in‑service hours required annually.


• Currently licensed in the State of Louisiana as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant; Certified or certification eligible by the American Nurses Association as a primary care nurse practitioner or the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants; BCLS certification required, ACLS, NALS preferred.


• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.


• Requires emotional stability and resilience. Must be adaptable to change, be decisive and demonstrate foresight.


• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time.


• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non‑emergent situations.


• May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patients.


• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.