Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant, Advance Lung Disease (ALD)/Lung Transplant

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The Nurse Practitioner, ALD/Lung Transplant is responsible for providing care in an advanced practice nursing role, under approved protocols and in accordance with the appropriate scope of practice.

Provides ALD, Pre and Post Lung Transplant medical management in an ambulatory clinic setting including general and preventative care, under supervision. Conducts physical examinations and orders diagnostic testing prescribes medications/treatment for ALD/Lung Transplant.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Facilitates and maintains a safe environment for patients and others:

Utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient care:

• Assesses the physical condition of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining    medical histories. Identifies health and medical risk factors.
• Formulates the plan of care and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
• Plans appropriate care, formulates treatment plan, and evaluates patient’s response to that care   under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s

Clinical  healthcare needs.

• Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related  therapeutic procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify actions to improve patient care:

• Collaborates with physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Acts as a liaison and effectively interacts with physicians and staff.

Facilitates continuity of care:

• Initiates and/or maintains interventions to assure continuity of safe/effective care of patients.
• Provides counsel to patients, families, and significant others about cardiovascular     

Health,  illness and promote maintenance.

• Documents consistent with established guidelines.
• Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate

documentation  of the care provided.

Leadership:

• Delegates to other team members to accomplish direct patient care or support activities.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Adult Cardiothoracic, cardiology or Pulmonary experience.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Required: Master's Degree in Nursing-Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP). (CHNOLA)
• Preferred: Doctoral Degree in Nursing. (CHNOLA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Required
  • Issuer: Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS/CPR)
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
• Certification Name: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
• Certification Name: Registered Nursing License
  • Required
  • Issuer: Louisiana State Board of Nursing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of APRN procedures specific to the role.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient                information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to present information clearly and  professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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