Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant responsible for obtaining patient histories, performing examinations, and managing clinical duties across various settings. The candidate must have completed an accredited Physician Assistant program and possess a current PA License.

This role entails documentation of clinical findings, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and the promotion of patient education. Strong communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Current PA License in the State of Louisiana from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Excellent patient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Manage lab value interpretations and necessary referrals.
• Document clinical findings for primary care physicians.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical procedures

Communication

Education

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program (MS-PAS)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

General Duties – Practice

• Obtains patient histories and performs physical examinations on patients.
• Manages complaints involving interpretation of lab values and imaging with subsequent treatment or referral to staff physicians as needed.
• Assists in satellite and private clinics as determined by staffing needs.
• Orders or performs diagnostic procedures as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Performs clinical duties and procedures as needed.
• Develops and implements a treatment plan in accordance with written clinical practice guidelines and protocols set forth by the supervising physicians.
• Documents and communicates pertinent findings to primary care physicians/referral sources.
• Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
• Makes appropriate referrals to tertiary professional services as determined by clinical findings (PT/OT/Medical subspecialties).
• Offers counseling and education to meet patient needs.
• Assists in surgical cases in the operating room as directed.
• Performs suturing of simple wounds, managing wound care and suture removal, initial evaluation of inpatient plastic surgery consults, etc.
• Assists with preoperative evaluation of surgical patients via performance of history and physical examinations and parental interviews.
• Assists in preparation of surgical/procedural consent forms.

Consultation

• Assists nursing and office staff with telephone triage and follow-up of referral patients.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals, participates in committees, task forces and activities to improve patient care.
• Serves as a role model, resource person to nursing and staff members.

Research

• Participates in research protocols approved by the hospital I.R.B. via data collection, patient interviews and retrospective chart review.
• Keeps abreast of current clinical research findings and integrates into education programs.
• Evaluates the impact of programs upon patient care and medical practice.

Professional Development

• Promotes professional staff development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of medicine, nursing and education.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and in‑services.
• Maintenance certification and licensure as delineated by state boards.

Education & Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program (MS‑PAS).

Licenses & Certifications

• Current PA License in the State of Louisiana from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Functional Demands

Light physical requirements: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree; may involve pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls; may entail a constant production rate pace of materials with negligible weight.

Physical Demands

Sitting – Continuous, 67‑100% of the day; Standing – Continuous; Walking – Continuous; Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) – Frequent; Lifting floor to waist level 0‑10 lbs – Occasional; Lifting floor to waist 10‑20 lbs – Occasional; Lifting waist level and above 0‑10 lbs – Occasional; Carrying objects – Occasional; Push/pull – Occasional; Twisting – Occasional; Bending – Occasional; Reaching forward – Occasional; Reaching overhead – Occasional; Squat/kneel/crawl – Occasional; Wrist position deviation – Occasional; Pinching/fine motor activities – Occasional; Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Frequent; Taste or smell – Occasional; Talk or hear – Continuous.

Sensory Requirements

Near Vision – Accurate 20/40; Far Vision – Accurate 20/40; Color Discrimination – Yes; Depth Perception – Moderate; Hearing – Accurate.

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

• Bloodborne pathogens – Reasonably anticipated.
• Chemical – Reasonably anticipated.
• Airborne communicable diseases – Reasonably anticipated.
• Extreme temperatures – Not anticipated.
• Radiation – Not anticipated.
• Uneven surfaces or elevations – Not anticipated.
• Extreme noise levels – Not anticipated.
• Dust or particular matter – Not anticipated.

Population Served

• Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes.
• Youth (1 yr to 15 yrs): Yes.
• Adult (16 and up): Yes.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America).

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.