APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Northlake Pulmonary

About the role

The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness as a part of a healthcare team both in an office setting.
• Focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
• May order, and interpret diagnostic test such as lab work, x-rays and pulmonary function tests.
• May prescribe medication with the exception of schedule II drugs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current Louisiana State APRN Licensure or Physician Assistant Licensure
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
• Strong computer skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain CME per licensure and clinic protocols
• 3-5 years of related experience preferred

Qualifications

• 3-5 Years Of Related Experience Preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health.
• Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

7 on / 7 off (M-F 7a-7p Sat. & Sun. 7a-5p)