Nurse Practitioner - FNP & Peds

apartment Opelousas General Health System location_onOpelousas, LA 70570, US

Seeking FNP with Peds experience.

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current patient records and scheduling and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. Works as a team with our nurses and physicians and will assist in delivering premium care to each and every patient.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs initial patient screenings and patient history and physical examinations

• Updates patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment

• Analyzes test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options

• Delivers quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity

• Serves as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical conditions

• Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice

Education: Masters in Nursing required.

License/Certification: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required, Basic Life Support (CPR) Required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Preferred, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred

Additional Experience Preferred

• 1 year Nurse Practitioner experience preferred with Peds experience
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for all ages of patients.
• Ability communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it related to patient care.

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