DescriptionSummary:
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical
services to patients; collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing
direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as
needed.
Responsibilities:
• When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced
practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance
practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category •
The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced
educational preparation • The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in
the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and
health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal
health processes, and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness • When
providing medical aspects of care, APNs shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that
care • These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written
authorization • Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions
within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting • Effectively identify, evaluate and address
disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality
patient care • Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term
healthcare issues • Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments • Obtain history and
physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice • Assess and
interpret laboratory and radiological findings • Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize
patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote wellbeing, and foster rehabilitative/disease
preventive lifestyle choices • Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain
health • Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee • Educate
patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical
treatments and/or medications • Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members
of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral • Synthesize new
knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature • Teach other healthcare
professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and
procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting • Participate in basic science and
clinical research projects • Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse
trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions • Maintain legible, accurate and confidential
medical records • This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures,
treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such
as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards
Requirements:
Master of Science
in Nursing2 -3 years of experience preferredAPRN License in state of employmentRN License in state
of employment or compactBLS
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full
Time
Recruiter:
Sandra Vasquez
[email protected]
469-282-2058
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Additional Information:
- Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
- Location: 3311 Prescott RoadAlexandria, Louisiana 71301
- Contact: Vasquez, Sandra L.
About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.