What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Willis Knighton Health?
Willis Knighton Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) to join the system with a busy Cardiology practice.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Nurse Practitioner (NP), work in collaboration with the physician primarily in the outpatient setting, caring for acute, chronically ill or injured patients. Responsibilities will vary depending on specialty.
Responsibilities And Duties:
- Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with a physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise.
- Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives.
- Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Collaborative Practice Arrangement (CPA) with a physician in like practice.
- Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/CPA and delineation of privileges.
Minimum Qualifications:
- AANP — American Association of Nurse Practitioners — American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
- APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License — State of Louisiana Board of Nursing
- NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants — American Association of Physician Assistants
- PA - Physician Assistant - National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
Additional Job Description:
- This position is 50% ambulatory clinic and 50% hospital-based.
Work Shift:
- Day (with call) and 40 hours per week
To learn more about this opportunity, or others, please call Physician Recruiter, Margaret Elberson, 318-455-1098 or email melberson@wkhs.com.