Nurse Practitioner Job at Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists in Lafayette

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• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures,
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains patient statistics.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
• Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
• Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
• Consults with other staff as necessary.

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures,
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains patient statistics.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
• Assists the physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
• Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
• Consults with other staff as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
  
  

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

BSN, MSN preferred. Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and Surgical 1st Assist Certification (if required).

Experience

Minimum of two years professional nursing experience in a clinic or hospital environment and two years of Nurse Practitioner experience. Orthopedic experience preferred.

Requirements

Current LA state RN license, DEA and Board Certified.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan.
• Knowledge of how to assess patient health.
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
  
  

Skills

• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
• Skill in evaluating and revising care plan based on patient changes.
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of dependent medical practitioner.
• Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
  
  

Environmental/Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Some travel within community.

Physical/Mental Demands

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Some bending and stretching required. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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