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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Primary Care - PRN - Metairie

Why a Great Place to Work:   

You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.    

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Outpatient is responsible for providing medical care and treatment to patients. Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within the prescribed guidelines and instructions of the physician.

GENERAL DUTIES

PRACTICE: Obtains patient histories and performing physical examinations on patients. Manages complaints involving interpretation of lab values and imaging with subsequent treatment or referral to staff physicians as needed. Assists in satellite and private clinics as determined by staffing needs. Orders or performs diagnostic procedures as delegated by the supervising physician. Performs clinical duties and procedures as needed. Develops and implements a treatment plan in accordance with written clinical practice guidelines and protocols set forth by the supervising physicians. Documents and communicates pertinent findings to primary care physicians/referral sources. Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Makes appropriate referrals to tertiary professional services as determined by clinical findings (PT/OT/Medical subspecialties). Offers counseling and education to meet patient needs. Assists in surgical cases in the operating room as directed. Performs suturing of simple wounds, managing wound care and suture removal, initial evaluation of inpatient plastic surgery consults, etc. Assists with preoperative evaluation of surgical patients via performance of history and physical examinations and parental interviews. Assists in preparation of surgical/procedural consent forms.

CONSULTATION: Assists nursing and office staff with telephone triage and follow-up of referral patients. Collaborates with other health care professionals, participates in committees, task forces and activities to improve patient care. Serves as a role model, resource person to nursing and staff members.

RESEARCH: Participates in research protocols approved by the hospital I.R.B. via data collection, patient interviews and retrospective chart review. Keeps abreast of current clinical research findings and integrates into education programs. Evaluates the impact of programs upon patient care and medical practice.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Promotes professional staff development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of medicine, nursing and education. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and in-services. Maintenance certification and licensure as delineated by state boards.

Education:
• A master’s degree in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies.

Certification/License:
• Active, unencumbered, unrestricted Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or Physician Assistant license or temporary permit
• Active Drug Enforcement Agency registration and Louisiana Controlled Drug Substance license
• American Heart Association Certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Experience:
• Two (2) years experience in Outpatient environment preferred.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential.  Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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