Job Type

Full-time

Description

Jackson Parish Hospital is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner for it's rural health clinic. Position comes with a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, short and long-term disability, and other supplemental plans.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for administering and overseeing a variety of assignments related to the health care services for patients at Jackson Parish Hospital Clinics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtains and records patient medical history and performs physical exams.
Orders, evaluates, and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans.
Prepares, develops, and initiates treatment plan.
Educates and counsels patients on condition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness, and recovery.
Consults with supervising physicians, specialists, and other health professionals as appropriate.
Oversees daily operations of clinic and reports any issues to Clinic Director.
Serves as a charge nurse for other nursing staff working in their practice.
Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Follow HIPAA regulations.
Perform any other task as assigned to by Supervisor.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time frames.
Attends and participates in assigned committees and staff meetings as scheduled.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Adheres to all JPH policies and procedures.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, Master's degree or higher is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the state of Louisiana.
Current Nurse Practitioner certification.
Current BLS certification is required upon hire.
ACLS and PALs certification is required within 6 months of hire.

LANGUAGE and PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal skills.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
Professional/Courteous rapport with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, and visitors.
Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals, if necessary.
Basic computer competency.

MACHINERY/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to operate and telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, and printer/scanner.

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