Nurse Practitioner; NP or Physician Assistant; PA - Urgent Care Moss Bluff; PRN

Position: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care Moss Bluff (PRN)
Location: Moss Bluff

Job Title

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

Location

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

Job Type

PRN (Per-Need Basis)

Salary

$55 - $65 per hour

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

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 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 test 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 relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Environmental / Working Conditions

Office setting. Frequent telephone calls during the working hours. Frequent interruptions, requiring ability to work in a fast‑paced environment throughout the shift. Must prioritize multiple projects and maintain strict confidentiality while interacting professionally 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.

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