4 nurse practitioner jobs found in Lake Charles, LA

Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients across all age groups. They will educate patients and their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute or chronic illnesses. Minimum Qualifications: - Graduate of an approved formal education program preparing nurse practitioners and physician assistants. - Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic patient/family problems. - Twelve hours of continuing education or in-service hours required annually. - Currently licensed in the State of Louisiana as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant. - Certified or certification eligible by the American Nurses Association as a primary care nurse practitioner or the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants. - BCLS certification required,...

MMG NP/PA DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant work in collaboration with the physician within the scope of practice guidelines agreed upon by the collaborating parties. Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and safety. Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in the scope of the job role or practice. Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families. Follows acute and chronic standard of care. Abides by all federal,...

MMG NP DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant work in collaboration with the physician within the scope of practice guidelines agreed upon by the collaborating parties. Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and safety. Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in the scope of the job role or practice. Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families. Follows acute and chronic standard of care. Abides by all federal,...

Cameron Parish Health Unit Nurse Practitioner DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The nurse practitioner (NP) is the primary provider at the Cameron Parish Health Unit. They work in collaboration with the physician within the scope of practice guidelines agreed upon by the collaborating parties. Responsible for providing health care to patients and families. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and safety. Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in the scope of the job role or practice. Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families. Follows acute and chronic standard of care. Abides by all federal, state, and...