Job Description
Job Description
Full time position available in Nephrology.
The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current patient records and scheduling and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required.
Works as a team with our nurses and physicians and will assist in delivering premium care to each and every patient.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Performs initial patient screenings and patient history and physical examinations
- Updates patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment
- Analyzes test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options
- Delivers quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity
- Serves as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical conditions
- Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice
Education : Master's degree in nursing required.
License / Certification : Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Louisiana required. CPR required. ACLS and PALS preferred.
Additional experience preferred :
- 1 year Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
- Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment
- Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for all ages of patients.
- Ability communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research;
- of preparation, administration and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques;
of medical equipment as it related to patient care.
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