Nurse Practitioner Clinic

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Position Overview:

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care within a community-focused environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate closely with physicians, assess, diagnose, and manage a diverse patient population, and contribute to improved health outcomes and community wellness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including health assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, efficient patient care.
• Perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and document patient encounters accurately.
• Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and management strategies.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards.
• Rotate through clinics and hospital settings as required, providing coverage for nursing homes and behavioral health services when needed.
• Participate in clinic workflows, including Saturday clinic rotations, with hours scheduled as four 10-hour days per week. Saturday sessions are compensated at a higher hourly rate.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, safety protocols, and licensing requirements.

• Current Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State of Louisiana.
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Valid Louisiana DEA registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; PALS and ACLS certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in primary care or community health.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, laboratory techniques, and accurate patient care documentation.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to respond calmly and professionally in high-pressure situations.
• Physical ability to perform tasks that include lifting up to 100 pounds and maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including Saturday clinic shifts.

• Additional certifications such as PALS and ACLS.
• Experience with behavioral health assessments.
• Pediatric care experience or an interest in pediatric populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Prior experience working in hospital, outpatient, or community health settings.

• Competitive salary range: $104,000 to $145,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week, with Saturday clinic rotation compensated at an enhanced rate.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a supportive healthcare environment.

• VMS certification with BLS required.
• Ability and flexibility to rotate through clinics and hospital settings.
• Commitment to delivering excellent patient care and maintaining professionalism at all times.