Nurse Practitioner River Ridge Clinic East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital
River Ridge, LA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 19, 2022
Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program. Masters of Science in Nursing. Licensure from La State Board of Nursing, Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Certification in a specialized area by a nationally recognized accrediting agency,i.e., American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC); American Academy of Nurse Pratitioners (AANP); National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; or the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses. CPR certification. Minimum of one year's experience as a nurse practitioner, preferably in a physician's office. Must have good working knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding. Must possess good communication and people skills. Must be able to use a copier, fax machine and computer. The nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse educated in a specific area of care and certified by a nationally accrediting agency. In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, the nurse practitioner, in collaboration with the physician, provides comprehensive health assessments, determines diagnosis, and manages the health care needs of patient. Health promotion, illness and disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic illnesses are emphasized.
Work Type: Full-time
Work Shift: Days