Family Nurse Practitioner Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana

Family Nurse Practitioner 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2375 Gause Boulevard East, Slidell, LA 70461

General Position Description:

To provide patients with outstanding patient care by applying best practices and quality service to aid in the health and well-being of our patients, while also standing by the mission and values of Pelican Urgent Care.

Job Duties:

Responsible for the exceptional treatment and communication of care options to every Pelican Urgent Care patient. Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of the latest changes, updates, and literature relating to medical care. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical charts. Provides and manages direct patient care, including assessments, physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatment. Orders diagnostic tests, including but not limited to: x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests and with direct medical oversight, interprets the test results for deviation from normal. Performs procedures, including but not limited to: I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate. Communicates with patients regarding test results and appropriate clinical information as care necessitates. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is required. Must be certified in CPR, ACLS and PALS. Must meet credentialing requirements, including licensure, boards and current DEA. Must meet state requirements for independent practice. Minimum of 1 year experience as Nurse Practitioner, 2 years preferred. Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, retail care, primary care and/or ambulatory care setting is preferred. Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Pleasant interpersonal demeanor and ability to work with all levels of associates and leadership. Exceptional leadership, mediation abilities and multi-tasking skills required. Strong commitment to customer service and excellence in healthcare.

Working knowledge of:

Emergency, urgent care, and occupational medicine fields. HIPAA, OSHA, HR and billing/coding requirements. State and federal laws governing medical services. Working with Accreditation Bodies. Required to maintain CME hours as indicated for maintaining individual licensure. Ability to learn computer software programs; enter and maintain accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Critical thinking skills a must. Valid Prescriptive Authority (per State practice requirements); ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Emergency Medicine Occupational Medicine Primary Care Urgent Care Work Location:

In person