Urgent Care NP​/PA - Clinician, Make Impact

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Urgent Care Moss Bluff Job Title

Full-Time;
Select/rotating shifts Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 6pm

Moss Bluff, LA

General summary of duties:

Responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients following established standards and practices.

• Perform complete physical exam, obtain complete medical history and record findings. Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interpret and integrate data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Suture minor lacerations.
• Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educate patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long‑term medical needs of patients. Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Post test and examination results. Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.