Nurse Practitioner – Crowley

The Nurse Practitioner who is licensed and has the correct credentials will provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up care of patients under the direct supervision of a physician. A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has completed advanced education (a minimum of a master's degree) and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions, including chronic illnesses. The NP can provide some of the same care provided by physicians and maintain close working relationships with physicians; may also serve as a patient's regular healthcare provider.

• Order and interpret indicated diagnostic testing based upon evidence-based medicine (EBM) and clinical practice guidelines (CPG)
• Utilize eClinicalWorks electronic medical record (EMR)
• Perform minor procedures including but not limited to suturing and neoplasm removal
• Counseling and educating patients on health behaviors, self-care skills and treatment options
• Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, infections and injuries
• Diagnosing, treating, and monitoring chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure)
• Obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations
• Ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic studies (e.g., lab tests, x-rays, EKGs)
• Prescribing medications
• Prescribing physical therapy and other rehabilitation treatments
• Providing prenatal care and family planning services
• Providing well-child care, including screening and immunizations
• Providing health maintenance care for adults, including annual physicals
• Promote advanced practice nursing in family / primary care
• Develop relationships with patients to establish specific needs, prior to providing care

• Must be a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing
• Must pass and obtain National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
• Must have a Nurse Practitioner degree or certification
• Must have board certification for job specialty (e.g. family, women's health, pediatrics)
• Excellent soft skills including listening, clear communication, and compassion
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

• PRN - Morning shifts

• NPs must be nationally registered as a nurse, and board certified as a nurse practitioner
• DEA License
• State-controlled substances License (if applicable)
• RN, BSN, MS or MSN degree
• Minimum of 2-years' experience in family medicine
• Board eligibility or certification
• Experience in procedures, reading diagnostic studies including EKGs
• Must be certified to practice BLS / ACLS and PALS Certification

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood and other bodily fluids, the use of needles which exposes the employee to punctures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, depending on patient flow.