Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiology (Dr. Mulhearn)
On-siteLake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Assess and manage cardiovascular patients through complete physical exams, medical history taking, and interpretation of diagnostic data to formulate therapeutic plans. Administer medications and injections, suture minor lacerations, and educate patients on treatments, prevention, and community resources. Collaborate with physicians for acute and long-term care, monitor continuity between visits, triage telephone calls, and maintain strict patient confidentiality. Requires MSN or MPAS degree, Louisiana license, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions.
Required Qualifications
- MSN and successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program or a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
- Current NP license or PA license in State of Louisiana
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and regulations to give and evaluate patient care
- Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care
- Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret finding
- Ability to maintain quality control standards
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff, and the public
- Must be able to prioritize multiple projects
- Must maintain strict confidentiality
- Must exercise professionalism when interacting with staff, managers, supervisors, physicians, external customers, etc
- Requires continuous standing, bending, stretching, sitting, walking and stooping while on duty
- May be required to lift 50-100 pounds
- Exposure to possible Hazardous Materials/conditions and infectious diseases
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