Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care Moss Bluff (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

Urgent Care Moss Bluff

Job Title :

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

This position is : PRN

Position Location :

Moss Bluff, LA (alternate shifts available at Lake Charles location)

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENNERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients following established standards and practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
• Instructs patient / family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examinations results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE :

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

SKILLS :

ABILITIES :

ENVIROMENTAL / WORKING CONDITONS : Office setting. Frequent telephone calls during the working hours. Frequent interruptions, which requires being able to hand a fast-paced work environment during entire time at work. Must be able to prioritize multiple projects. Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professionalism when interacting with staff, managers, supervisors, physicians, external customers, etc.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS : 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.