Clinic Nurse Practitioner Woman's Metabolic Center Full-time

The Nurse Practitioner provides care for patients in Womans Metabolic Center in collaboration with the clinic physician under the direct supervision of the Physician Practice Management. This position also works closely with clinic staff referring agencies and physicians pharmacy and lab staff.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Requires an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) license. Family Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Prescriptive authority in the state of Louisiana is required or the application process to obtain must be submitted within 5 business days of hire
• Prefer a minimum of three years of related nurse practitioner experience preferably in a specialty clinic setting
• Experience treating metabolic disorders preferred

Responsibilities of Nurse Practitioner include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates independence competency and accuracy in all work tasks including those directly and indirectly related to patient care; consistently and competently provides ongoing primary healthcare services in conformance with established standards of care and administrative policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge concerning principles and practice of metabolic disorders through current literature journal subscriptions attendance at workshops and seminars membership in professional organizations and licensure maintenance.
• Creates and maintains accurate records appropriate legal documents and other reports of patient care consistent with the requirements of local state and/or federal regulatory agencies.
• Conduct thorough health assessments including medical history physical examinations and diagnostic tests; Formulate differential diagnoses based on assessment findings; Formulate differential diagnoses based on assessment findings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans based on the assessment findings medical history and specific health needs of the patient; Seek consultation or refer patients to specialists when appropriate.
• Diagnose and treat a variety of metabolic conditions; Prescribe medications and other therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding their health conditions treatment plans and preventive care measures; Emphasize health promotion and disease prevention strategies during patient encounters
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records documenting assessments care plans interventions and patient progress.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Perform other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Womans Hospital.
• Performs other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Womans Hospital.

Pay

$44.64 to $73.66 based on experience

A Work Experience with Purpose

Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognizedfor exceptional patient care innovative programs and a supportive work environment we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

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