Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Category: NON PHYSICIAN PROVIDER

Requisition Number: NURSE
002552

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Cardiovascular Institute of the South is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). We share the mission to provide patients with high-quality cardiovascular care and to improve patient outcomes.

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• Choice of three health insurance plans
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
• Access to company-provided training and educational resources
• Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
• Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents

• Provide advanced clinical care as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) in collaboration with physicians.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients within the scope of Louisiana state regulations.
• Practice guided by licensing boards, collaborative agreements, and national standards.
• Deliver care in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient clinics, infusion centers, and emergency settings.

• Perform detailed health histories, physical exams, and documentation including progress notes, discharge summaries, and diagnostic interpretations.
• Initiate and manage both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Coordinate care through patient rounds, interdisciplinary collaboration, and communication with families and providers.
• Lead and participate in committees, patient care projects, and community education efforts.
• Maintain clinical excellence through continuing education, research participation, and mentoring.
• Ensure compliance and quality through accurate record-keeping and billing documentation.

• Master’s degree from an accredited CRNP or PA program with current Louisiana licensure and national certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, etc.).
• BLS and ACLS certified with EKG course completion within 12 months.
• Minimum of 5 years of healthcare experience.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, professional development, and team-based care.
• Interest in leadership, innovation in patient programs, and active organizational involvement.

High School or better.

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