What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at ASCENSION DEPAUL SERVICES?
DePaul Community Services of New Orleans operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area. DCSNO is committed to improving the health status of communities and continues a long tradition of health ministry. DCSNO is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide care in our outpatient clinics. The Nurse Practitioner operates as part of a team with other clinic providers and support staff in accordance with the scope of DCSNO operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provides medical services to patients, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention
· Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases
· Prescribe pharmacologic treatments
· Serve as health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate
· Must have experience working with diverse population
· Must be a critical thinker with the ability to problem solve
· Must have excellent communication skills, including verbal and written
QUALIFICATIONS
· Must be LA licensed NP in good standing with the State of Louisiana
· Three – five years of NP pediatric experience preferred