Family Nurse Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Kentwood, United States Southeast Community Health Systems Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Note: Job offer includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus
Responsible for providing primary healthcare to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. Works under direct supervision of a physician following established guidelines as required and within established scope of practice.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.
  • Obtains and documents patient's medical history. Identifies health risk factors.
  • Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat common acute illnesses.
  • Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic tests within established scope of practice and consults with medical director or specialists, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays.
  • Provides well childcare; women's healthcare, family planning, and prenatal care as approved under delineation of privileges.
  • Demonstrates the ability to prescribe medications pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy and Drug Enforcement Agency and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patient's diagnoses, health history and age.
  • Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. This is done through education and counseling.
  • Other reasonable duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program


Experience: Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the State of Louisiana (or valid compact state) in good standing.


Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).


Other Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Able to perform minor office surgeries, apply splints, I&D
  • BLS/ACLS Certification required
  • Current, valid DEA and CDS licenses required (for applicable specialties)


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