Nurse Practitioner Job In Alexandria, Louisiana
NP, Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Neonatology-PRN
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 Type of Facility: Hospital Job Type:Moonlighter/PRN
Summary:
NNPs are members of the health delivery system, practicing autonomously in diverse areas along the wellness-illness continuum in which direct primary and acute care is provided across settings. NNPs diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated symptoms as well as those with established diagnoses. NNPs provide initial, ongoing, and comprehensive care, including taking complete histories; providing physical examinations and other health assessment and screening activities; and diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses and diseases. This includes ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies; prescribing medication and durable medical equipment; and making appropriate referrals for patients and families. NNP care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. NNPs are prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates and infants to age 1 year. In addition, NNPs select and perform clinically indicated advanced diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Requirements:
- Four years recent NICU experience, NNP experience preferred.
- English required, bilingual (English/Spanish; English/French) preferred.
- Current Louisiana RN License, Current Louisiana Advanced Practice License.
- National Certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. NCC
- Current BLS Card, NRP Certification.
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Recruiter:
Sandra Vasquez
sandra.vasquez2@christushealth.org
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Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
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