Full Job Description
With the collaboration and guidance of the physicians, the Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) assists in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating care provided to patients within the legal scope established by their respective Louisiana licensing boards.
The practice is guided by:
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (for Nurse Practitioners)
- Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (for Physician Assistants)
- Collaborative Practice Agreements
- Current national standards and clinical protocols
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or physician assistant program
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
- Current licensure:
- CRNP: Louisiana State Board of Nursing (RN and APRN)
- PA-C: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, etc.)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Completion of assigned EKG Courses within 12 months
- At least 5 years’ experience in a healthcare setting
- Effective communication skills
Suggested:
- Advanced credentials and/or certification in any field of medicine or nursing
Specific Duties
Direct Patient Care:
- Perform health histories, physical exams, daily progress notes, discharge and transfer summaries
- Order/perform/interpret diagnostics; analyze data; formulate diagnoses
- Initiate pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies
- Evaluate and revise care plans
- Educate patients and families
- Make daily rounds and assist in patient care coordination
- Assist physicians with procedures and emergencies
- Manage patients in outpatient clinics and infusion centers
- Accept call status in collaboration with physicians
- Evaluate and implement care in emergency settings
Documentation / Records / Billing:
- Document clinical findings and care plans using SOAP format
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records
- Submit necessary information for billing and compliance
Communication & Care Coordination:
- Monitor and communicate diagnostic results
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
- Liaise among patients, families, and healthcare providers
- Explain procedures and obtain informed consent
- Serve as a leader and resource in clinical settings
- Triage calls and provide health information
- Participate in committees, task forces, and projects
Professional Duties:
- Maintain clinical competency through continuing education
- Participate in and apply clinical research
- Mentor students and colleagues; precept new staff
- Maintain CPR and ACLS proficiency
- Represent the organization in community education
General Guidelines:
- Adhere to standards of care and clinical guidelines
- Employ ethical decision-making and patient advocacy
- Accept responsibility for actions and outcomes
- Consult with collaborating physicians as required
- Suggest and help implement new patient care programs
Other Responsibilities:
- Manage call schedules
- Engage in Wellness Council and committee activities
- Supervise assigned personnel
- Perform other duties aligned with the mission of CIS
Education
Required
- High School or better
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