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Access Health Louisiana
NURSE PRACTITIONER
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$112,784 / year median in Louisiana
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary Nurse Practitioner provides patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of authority granted by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and following the AHL protocols and standards. Minimum Qualifications Education Current Louisiana RN license. Must possess a Master's degree with a concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing specialty from an accredited college or university. Must possess a certification by a nationally recognized certifying body. An RN holding a current, unencumbered, unrestricted, and valid license to practice professional nursing who was previously recognized by the LA State Board of Nursing as an advanced practitioner of nursing on or before December 31, 1995 (as per Act 633 of 1995) will substitute for certification by a nationally Current CPR certification required. Experience At least one year of experience in advanced practice nursing. Knowledge of scope of practice. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Calm, professional attitude in stressful situations and interactions. High level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentiality. Excellent analytical skills to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop and implement a care plan. Handles a multitude of tasks simultaneously. Deals with and/or solves stressful situations. Communicates with patients, physicians, and other staff in verbal and written form. Provides safe and effective nursing care. Maintains professional composure under stress as in emergency situations. Physical and Mental Requirements Stands, sits, and walks most of the day. Reads gauges, digital read outs, graphs and educational material, and patient charts in English (Visual acuity) Exerts up to 20 pounds of force frequently including pushing and/or pulling. Ability to move to exam rooms and workspaces. Operates office and medical equipment.