Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Gastroenterology Position Available In Calcasieu, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time) in Gastroenterology needed in Lake Charles, LA. Responsibilities include assessing patients, ordering procedures, performing endoscopic procedures, and educating patients. MSN and 7 years of NP experience required, with 5 years in GI specialty. Strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Ability to work in-clinic and provide hospital/on-call coverage.
Job Description
Job Description:
JOB TITLE
Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time) -Gastroenterology
LOCATION
Lake Charles, LAGENNERAL
SUMMARY OFDUTIES
Responsible for providing primary care services, includingassessing and managing patients following established standards andpractices.
SUPERVISION REQUIRED
Physician
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs complete physical exam, obtainscomplete medical history, and records findings. Orders appropriatelaboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integratesdata to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
Performs endoscopic procedures for in-clinic patients as well asprovides hospital and on-call coverage.
Administers medications andinjections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
Sutures minor lacerations.
Instructs patient/family regardingmedications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health andillness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patientand family needs.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute andlong-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring andcontinuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviewspatient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Poststests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls andprovides consultation.
Maintains patientconfidentiality.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of professional nursing theory,gastroenterology (GI) practices, and regulations to give andevaluate patient care.
Knowledge of how to use medical equipment andinstruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safetyhazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe workenvironment.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
MSN and successful completion of anapproved Nurse Practitioner program in addition to 7 years of NursePractitioner (NP) experience is required.
Minimum of 5 years ofexperience functioning as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) inGastroenterology (GI) specialty required.
SKILLS:
Skill in applyingand modifying the principles, methods and techniques ofprofessional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill intaking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpretfinding.
Strong background in gastroenterology (GI) and a passionfor delivering high-quality care to patients.
Attention to detail,excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in afast-paced environment are essential for success in thisrole.
ABILITIES
Requires the ability to work with in-clinic patientsas well as provide hospital and on-call coverage.
Ability tomaintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly andeffectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt,and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearlyand establish/maintain effective working relationship withpatients, medical staff, and the public.
ENVIROMENTAL/WORKINGCONDITONS
Office setting. Frequent telephone calls during theworking hours. Frequent interruptions, which requires being able tohand a fast-paced work environment during entire time at work. Mustbe able to prioritize multiple projects. Must maintain strictconfidentiality and exercise professionalism when interacting withstaff, managers, supervisors, physicians, external customers,etc.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires continuous standing, bending,stretching, sitting, walking and stooping while on duty. May berequired to lift 50-100 pounds. Exposure to possible HazardousMaterials/conditions and infectious diseases.by Jobble
