Baton Rouge Cardiology Center is looking for a nurse practitioner, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As a nurse practitioner, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping patients lead healthy lives. Cardiology experience is preferred. You’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays, etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, treatment plans and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Requirements
- Proven experience as nurse practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
- Expertise in cardiology, primary care, acute care and chronic care practices preferred
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Patience
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid nurse practitioner license in Louisiana
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Retirement plan
- Malpractice insurance
Medical Specialty:
Physical Setting:
- Clinic
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Satellite Clinic
Schedule:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
