Location
Marrero, LA
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive outpatient medical care and treatment to patients under established clinical guidelines and physician collaboration. Responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, implementing preventive health measures, developing treatment plans, evaluating patient responses to interventions, and ensuring continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Provide high-quality, patient-centered neurological care in an outpatient setting. Perform comprehensive assessments, physical examinations, and follow-up evaluations. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Respond promptly to patient calls, messages, and clinical inquiries, ensuring timely completion and documentation. Maintain accurate medical records and complete patient encounters in a timely manner. Recognize and appropriately respond to medical emergencies. Identify and report signs of abuse or neglect in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and monitor plans of care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Clinical Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrate leadership and support for clinical staff and team initiatives. Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Participate in daily huddles, provider meetings, and staff meetings. Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and quality enhancement efforts. Provide input regarding hiring, coaching, disciplinary actions, and termination decisions involving clinical personnel.
- Compliance & Professional Standards: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Complete continuing education requirements and maintain professional competency. Uphold the organization's mission, values, and commitment to exceptional patient care.
- Safety & Infection Control: Support compliance with safety, infection prevention, quality improvement, and environmental standards. Adhere to standard and transmission-based precautions. Perform proper hand hygiene and infection control practices. Promote patient safety during all clinic visits. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment. Report safety concerns or hazards to clinic leadership promptly.
Qualifications
- Education: Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Licensure & Certifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing; Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
- Ideal Candidate: Experience with the Neurology patient. Passion for delivering exceptional patient care. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
- You are welcome here.
Equal Opportunity Statement
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference.