Nurse Practitioner; NP or Physician Assistant; PA - Urgent Care Lake Charles; PRN

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care Lake Charles (PRN)

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Location:

Lake Charles, LA (alternate shifts available at Moss Bluff location)

General Summary of Duties: Responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients following established standards and practices.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Knowledge:

• 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.

Education Required:

• 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.

Skills:

• 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 findings.

Abilities:

• 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.

Environment /

Working Conditions:

Office setting. Frequent telephone calls during the working hours. Frequent interruptions, requiring the ability to handle a fast–paced work environment during entire time t be able to prioritize multiple projects. Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professionalism when interacting with staff, managers, supervisors, physicians, external customers, etc.

Physical / Mental Demands: Requires continuous standing, bending, stretching, sitting, walking and stooping while on duty. May be required to lift 50-100 pounds. Exposure to possible hazardous materials/conditions and infectious diseases.

Salary: $55 - $65 per hour