Advanced Practice Provider

Essential Functions

• Affords patient health assessments including wellness state, adherence to care plan, and determination of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administers acute and chronic patient care through taking histories, conducting physicals, monitoring therapies, administering injections and medications, and suturing wounds.
• Triage patient calls and evaluates patient problems, responding to emergencies with CPR if necessary.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient records and maintains patient statistics.
• Trains patients and families as needed and ensures continuity of care.
• Assists physicians during surgeries in the operating room and participates in rounds at the hospital.
• Responds to patient calls after hours and on weekends, consulting with other staff as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Education: BSN, MSN preferred. Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and Surgical 1st Assist Certification (if required).
• Experience: Minimum of two years professional nursing experience in a clinic or hospital environment and two years of Nurse Practitioner experience. Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Licensure: Current LA state RN license, DEA, and Board Certification.

Knowledge

• Understanding of acute and chronic protocols, medication administration, and delivery of physical care according to treatment plans.
• Ability to assess patient health and evaluate patient problems in person or via phone, providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referrals.
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.

Skills

• Ability to gather and analyze physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• Proficiency in evaluating patient problems and developing appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Capacity to revise care plans based on patient changes.

Abilities

• Capability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
• Expertise in creating health education programs and materials.
• Collaborative working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within the community.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Bending and stretching required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.