Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Skill 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.

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 physician visits.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Posts tests and examination results.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.