Nurse Practitioner- Full Time

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lake Charles is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work collaboratively with physicians. The role involves providing health care focused on maintenance, prevention, and counseling. Key responsibilities include evaluating patients, maintaining safety standards, and managing treatments. Qualified candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing or a Doctorate, hold an APRN license in Louisiana, and have relevant certifications. The position demands strong communication skills, adaptability in physical demands, and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or doctor of nursing required.
• Valid APRN license in Louisiana is mandatory.
• Computer literacy and experience in a physician's office setting desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care to patients and families.
• Ensure safety and communication standards are met.
• Evaluate and treat new and follow-up patients.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing (DNP)

Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license

BSLS/ACLS certifications

Job description

The nurse practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with the physician within the scope of practice guidelines agreed upon by the collaborating parties. Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling.

Description Of Position

The nurse practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with the physician within the scope of practice guidelines agreed upon by the collaborating parties. Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling.

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to Practice Manager.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and safety.
• Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in the scope of the job role or practice.
• Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families.
• Follows acute and chronic standard of care.
• Abides by all federal, state, and regulatory guidelines.
• Accurately evaluates new patients, follow-up patients, and/or postoperative patients in person or via phone and provides appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
• Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions, formulates and implements a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictates discharge summaries, histories and physicals, as needed for specialty.
• Orders, prescribes, dispenses, and administers medication, orthotics, braces and other devices as may be allowed by state legislation.
• Exhibits effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
• Has working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
• Makes responsible decisions within the scope of practice.
• Performs other office work as needed.

Education And Work Experience

• Must have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing (DNP).
• Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Louisiana.
• Current BSLS/ACLS certifications.
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of Louisiana as outlined by the State Board Nursing.
• Experience in evaluating and treating patients in a Physician office setting.
• Computer literacy.
• Previous experience working in certain specialty areas may be desirable.

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.