Senior Nurse Practitioner: Direct Patient Care & Collaboration

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

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician guidance, evaluate patients, and support diagnostic and treatment plans in an acute care setting. The position emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and adherence to nursing protocols.

The NP will collaborate with physicians and the health care team, ensure accurate documentation in the medical record, participate in quality improvement, and assist with discharge

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year experience prior to completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current Louisiana RN licensure and active NP licensure in Louisiana are required.
• Must demonstrate outstanding clinical expertise and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under physician direction and supervision.
• Develops and revises care plans based on assessment data.
• Initiates patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Collaborates with care team to resolve patient needs and coordinate services.
• Maintains competencies and participates in professional development and quality initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Teaching patients/families

Quality Improvement

Education

Current Louisiana RN licensure

Louisiana NP licensure/certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician guidance, evaluate patients, and support diagnostic and treatment plans in an acute care setting. The position emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and adherence to nursing protocols.

The NP will collaborate with physicians and the health care team, ensure accurate documentation in the medical record, participate in quality improvement, and assist with discharge