PRN Nurse Practitioner - Direct Patient Care

Baton-Rouge-General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Baton-Rouge-General is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician supervision in a hospital setting. You will evaluate patients, document assessments, and collaborate with the health care team to develop and revise care plans.

The role emphasizes patient and family teaching, discharge planning, and participation in quality and safety initiatives, with ongoing professional development in nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under physician direction and established protocols.
• Collaborates with the care team to plan and adjust patient care.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the medical record and uses orders correctly.
• Demonstrates clinical assessment and decision-making in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a physician.
• Assesses patient needs and updates the care plan accordingly.
• Educates patients and families and coordinates discharge planning.
• Participates in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Maintains competencies and shares expertise with staff.

Skills

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Job description

Baton-Rouge-General is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician supervision in a hospital setting. You will evaluate patients, document assessments, and collaborate with the health care team to develop and revise care plans.

The role emphasizes patient and family teaching, discharge planning, and participation in quality and safety initiatives, with ongoing professional development in nursing practice.