Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Dr. Cascio Sports & Orthopaedics Position Available In Calcasieu, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Responsible for providing services in an Orthopaedic setting, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at Dr. Cascio Sports & Orthopaedics in Lake Charles, LA performs physical exams, orders tests, administers medications, sutures lacerations, educates patients, and collaborates with physicians. Candidates must have an MSN or MPAS, current license in Louisiana, and prior orthopaedic experience is preferred.
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Dr. Cascio Sports & Orthopaedics
4150 Nelson Road building d suite 1, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Full Time
Dr. Cascio Sports & Orthopaedics – 4150 Nelson Road Building, D, Suite #1 Dr.
Cascio Sports & Orthopaedics Job Title:
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) This position is:
Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN available
Position Location:
Lake Charles, LA
JOB DESCRIPTION GENNERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Responsible for providing services in Orthopaedic OR setting, including assessing and managing patients following established standards and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performsplete physical exam, obtainsplete 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 inpliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Rmendsmunity 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 tests and examinations 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 ofmon safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
MSN and successfulpletion 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.
Prior education or experience in Orthopaedic setting preferred.
First assist and OR experience highly preferred.
SKILLS:
Skill in ing and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
Skills in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret finding.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and guidelines and procedures.
Ability tomunicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff, and the public.
ENVIROMENTAL/WORKING CONDITONS
Office setting. Frequent telephone calls during the working hours. Frequent interruptions, which requires being able to hand a fast-paced work environment during entire time at work. Must 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.
