Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Cardiology

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Cardiology - PA/Acute Care NP

Outpatient M-F days with Inpatient rotation

East Jefferson General Hospital

Metairie, LA

The Physician Assistant / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Inpatient provides advanced health care to individuals, families or groups as an advanced or expert clinician. Performs assessment of individual health, analyzes data to determine medical and nursing care needed, plans a treatment strategy to meet identified needs, evaluates responses to nursing and medical interventions.

GENERAL DUTIES

PRACTICE: Obtains patient histories and performing physical examinations on patients. Manages complaints involving interpretation of lab values and imaging with subsequent treatment or referral to staff physicians as needed. Assists in satellite and private clinics as determined by staffing needs. Orders or performs diagnostic procedures as delegated by the supervising physician. Performs clinical duties and procedures as needed. Develops and implements a treatment plan in accordance with written clinical practice guidelines and protocols set forth by the supervising physicians. Documents and communicates pertinent findings to primary care physicians/referral sources. Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Makes appropriate referrals to tertiary professional services as determined by clinical findings (PT/OT/Medical subspecialties). Offers counseling and education to meet patient needs. Assists in surgical cases in the operating room as directed. Performs suturing of simple wounds, managing wound care and suture removal, initial evaluation of inpatient plastic surgery consults, etc. Assists with preoperative evaluation of surgical patients via performance of history and physical examinations and parental interviews. Assists in preparation of surgical/procedural consent forms.

CONSULTATION: Assists nursing and office staff with telephone triage and follow-up of referral patients. Collaborates with other health care professionals, participates in committees, task forces and activities to improve patient care. Serves as a role model, resource person to nursing and staff members.

RESEARCH: Participates in research protocols approved by the hospital I.R.B. via data collection, patient interviews and retrospective chart review. Keeps abreast of current clinical research findings and integrates into education programs. Evaluates the impact of programs upon patient care and medical practice.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Promotes professional staff development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of medicine, nursing and education. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and in-services. Maintenance certification and licensure as delineated by state boards.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program (MS-PAS) or Nurse Practitioner Program

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Current PA License in the State of Louisiana from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

-Or RN and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner License in Louisiana

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

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About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential.  Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

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