Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Woman's Metabolic Center - Full-time

Woman's Hospital Foundation-posted 2 months ago
$44 - $73/Yr
Baton Rouge, LA
1,001-5,000 employees
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The Nurse Practitioner provides care for patients in Woman's Metabolic Center in collaboration with the clinic physician under the direct supervision of the Physician Practice Management. This position also works closely with clinic staff, referring agencies and physicians, pharmacy and lab staff.

  • Demonstrates independence, competency, and accuracy in all work tasks, including those directly and indirectly related to patient care; consistently and competently provides ongoing primary healthcare services in conformance with established standards of care and administrative policies and procedures.
  • Maintains current knowledge concerning principles and practice of metabolic disorders through current literature, journal subscriptions, attendance at workshops and seminars, membership in professional organizations, and licensure maintenance.
  • Creates and maintains accurate records, appropriate legal documents, and other reports of patient care consistent with the requirements of local, state and/or federal regulatory agencies.
  • Conduct thorough health assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests; Formulate differential diagnoses based on assessment findings.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans based on the assessment findings, medical history, and specific health needs of the patient; Seek consultation or refer patients to specialists when appropriate.
  • Diagnose and treat a variety of metabolic conditions; Prescribe medications and other therapeutic interventions as needed.
  • Provide education to patients and their families regarding their health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care measures; Emphasize health promotion and disease prevention strategies during patient encounters.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient progress.
  • Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
  • Perform other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.
  • Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Requires an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) license. Family Nurse Practitioner preferred
  • Prescriptive authority in the state of Louisiana is required or the application process to obtain must be submitted within 5 business days of hire
  • Prefer a minimum of three years of related nurse practitioner experience, preferably in a specialty clinic setting
  • Experience treating metabolic disorders preferred
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