Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

Inpatient Abdominal Transplant

East Jefferson General Hospital | LCMC Health Metairie, Louisiana

Are you an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of transplant patients? Join the nationally recognized transplant team at East Jefferson General Hospital, where you'll play a vital role in caring for complex abdominal transplant patients throughout their inpatient journey.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering advanced, patient-centered care in a high-acuity environment.

Why Join LCMC Health?

At LCMC Health, we're committed to providing extraordinary care while supporting our team members' professional growth and well-being. As part of our transplant program, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with a highly specialized abdominal transplant team
• Manage complex surgical and medical patients
• Practice at the top of your license in an advanced clinical setting
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and professional development initiatives
• Make a lasting impact on patients and families during life-changing moments

Position Summary

The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provides advanced inpatient care to abdominal transplant patients as an expert clinician and collaborative partner within the healthcare team. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, management of acute and chronic conditions, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong critical care foundation and experience managing medically complex patients.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive assessments of acute, critically ill, and post-transplant patients
• Diagnose and manage complex medical conditions within the scope of practice
• Develop, implement, and modify evidence-based treatment plans
• Manage changes in patient condition and coordinate appropriate interventions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies and laboratory results
• Perform approved procedures through the organization's credentialing process

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with transplant surgeons, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and ancillary staff
• Facilitate patient care transitions within the hospital and across the continuum of care
• Promote health maintenance, disease prevention, and patient education

Education & Leadership

• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and healthcare providers
• Participate in educational initiatives, research, and quality improvement activities
• Mentor and precept students, nurses, and advanced practice providers

Quality & Safety

• Support best practices that enhance patient outcomes and safety
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives
• Maintain compliance with hospital, departmental, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Required Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program- Acute Certification

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License - Acute Care Certification
• National Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Required Experience

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification
• Previous ICU, Critical Care, or High-Acuity Inpatient experience
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patient populations

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about transplant medicine and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to East Jefferson General Hospital and help us deliver extraordinary care to patients when they need it most.