Nurse Practitioner at Aspen Medical – Port Allen, Louisiana

JOB AD: Nurse Practitioner
Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for Nurse Practitioners to partner with us in providing quality medical care to patients throughout the Unites States and around the world. Today’s opportunity will allow NPs alongside fellow team members in delivering the utmost competent care with compassion to the patient population located in Port Allen, LA

Citizenship:
*All Aspen Medical staff must be US citizens or Green Card holders. Sponsorship will not be available.
Requirements:
Education:

• Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of
  study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Master's degree in nursing

License:  

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Louisiana

Experience:  

• As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the
  credentialing instructions

Certification:

• Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the
  American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse
  Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross)

Job Duties to in included but are not limited to the following:

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated)
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.

*Pay rate details and associated work schedules will be outlined during the interview phase.
Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact HR.AMUSA@aspenmedical.com.
By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.