STPN Nurse Practioner-Pulmonary Specialty

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Mon - Fri 8am -5pm (36 hours total weekly hours) Summary of the Job: This individual is employed by St. Tammany Health System (STHS) for the purpose of coordinating the care of the medical and surgical patients of Northlake Surgical. Major areas of responsibilities include: Hospital & Clinic medical & surgical management of pediatric to geriatric patients. Participation in multidisciplinary rounds as necessary. Required to work primarily day shift and alternate other shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as indicated. On-Call will be as required. Performing and documenting a H&P signed by the physician within 24 hours. Rounding. Writing orders within scope of practice. Collecting diagnostic test results. Documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Performing and documenting discharge summaries. Care planning, follow-up visits, updating treatment plan including medications, ordering and interpreting lab & documentation in the medical record as appropriate. Perform office and hospital based procedures as appropriate per scope of practice and training.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Louisiana State APRN Licensure
Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
Strong computer skills.
Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St Tammany Parish Hospital.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain CME per licensure and clinic protocols.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Hospital & Clinic medical & surgical management of pediatric to geriatric patients.
Participation in multidisciplinary rounds as necessary.
Performing and documenting a H&P signed by the physician within 24 hours.
Rounding.
Writing orders within scope of practice.
Collecting diagnostic test results.
Documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Performing and documenting discharge summaries.
Care planning, follow-up visits, updating treatment plan including medications, ordering and interpreting lab & documentation in the medical record as appropriate.
Perform office and hospital based procedures as appropriate per scope of practice and training.