Nurse Practitioner; NP or Physician Assistant; PA - Urgent Care Lake Charles

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care Lake Charles (Full-time)

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Lake Charles, LA

Shift: Full Time; 7 on 7 off rotating shift

Shift

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday (8am-7pm)
• Saturday (8am-5pm)
• Sunday (10am-5pm)
• Open most major holidays

General Summary of Duties:

• Performs complete physical exam, obtains complete 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 in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborates with physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Education Required:

• MSN and successful completion 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.

Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Salary: $115,000 - $135,200 per year