Nurse Practitioner NE

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

2d

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals, following established standards and practices. The role ensures appropriate illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The Nurse Practitioner relies on education, experience, professional training, and judgment to fulfill responsibilities, with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. The position works under minimal supervision and under the direction of the collaborating physician, as appropriate. It may lead and direct the work of others within the scope of practice.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• BLS certification.
• Current Louisiana state RN license from LSBN.
• Current Louisiana Advanced Practice license from LSBN.
• Certification in an Advanced Practice role from an organization listed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing: AANP, AACN, AMCB, ANCC, NBCRNA, NCC, or PNCB.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to mutually agreed-upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice with the collaborating physician.
• Deliver primary acute or chronic care focused on maintaining, achieving, and restoring patients’ optimal function.
• Maintain a professional manner, appearance, and performance in job-related duties to support high standards of health care delivery.
• Provide patient care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients with consideration for their age-related physical and psychological needs.
• Stay current with trends in the field through job-relevant seminars and workshops, professional conferences, and affiliations with national and state professional organizations.
• Recognize behaviors that affect team function and implement strategies to optimize teamwork; serve as a mentor for team members.
• Seek leadership opportunities and facilitate leadership development among colleagues.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others, respecting and understanding other clinical disciplines and using an integrated approach to patient outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time