What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Avoyelles Hospital?
Education: Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree Nursing Program.
Experience: Prefer a minimum of three years clinical experience. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a physician through the use of clinical practice guidelines in patient care areas designated by the collaborating physician.
Licensure/Certification: Current licensure in the State of Louisiana by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Current certification by a recognized National Professional Accrediting Organization preferred.
- Provides healthcare service that contributes to the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well being of each person served.
- Provides comprehensive primary care to well and ill individuals and families of all ages through collaborative practice with a medical doctor using established protocols and policies.
- Implements additional roles related to clinical practice including researcher, manager, consultant, and educator to benefit and improve the profession, client, and community. Maintains an awareness and appreciation for both the health and socioeconomic status of clients.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resus
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