Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospital Medicine Group (HMG). The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in an inpatient hospital setting. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including patient evaluations, physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of medical conditions. This position will work collaboratively with hospitalist physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
• Provide general medical care and treatment to patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with hospitalist physicians.
• Participate in daily hospital rounds and monitor patient progress and response to treatment.
• Order and review laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other appropriate medical evaluations.
• Assist with patient admissions, follow-up care, and discharge planning.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with applicable regulations and established treatment guidelines.
• Recognize changes in patient conditions and communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using electronic health record systems, including EPIC.
• Seven days on, seven days off (7-on/7-off) rotating schedule

Education:

• Master of Science-Nurse Practitioner
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses in the State of Louisiana.
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the applicable specialty (e.g., Family, Adult-Gerontology, Pediatric) through an accredited certifying organization.

Experience:

• Proficient in-patient assessment techniques, clinical decision-making, and treatment planning.
• Strong knowledge of general medicine and inpatient hospital care.
• Ability to assess and manage acute medical conditions and recognize changes in patient status.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple patients and responsibilities efficiently.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with hospitalist physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems, preferably EPIC

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform patient care activities and operate standard medical equipment.
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment.