Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care Moss Bluff (Full-time)

Imperial Health•Moss Bluff, LA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients following established standards and practices. Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures, and interprets data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans. Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines, and sutures minor lacerations. Instructs patients and families regarding medications and treatments, and educates them on health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs, providing monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, and posts test and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation, while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements

MSN and successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program or a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS).
Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) license or Physician Assistant (PA) license in State of Louisiana.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
Skills in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret finding.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professionalism when interacting with staff, managers, supervisors, physicians, external customers, etc.

Responsibilities

Performs complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings.
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
Sutures minor lacerations.
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.
Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
Posts tests and examinations results.
Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
Maintains patient confidentiality.