Nurse Practitioner - Surgical jobs in New Orleans, LA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

o Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

o Administers and controls narcotics and medications.

o Administers blood products, IV medications and TPN.

o Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.

o Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.

o Maintains patient documentation.

o Participates in the planning and implementation of the patient’s care.

o Coordinates post-operative discharge. Ensures that patient is ready for discharge.

o Explains medications in criteria. Ensures that patients understand post-operative instructions.

o Checks identification of patient, including surgical permit, lab work, x-ray reports, and allergies. Reports any change in physical status of patient.

o Completes all documentation per Policies and Procedures.

o Responds quickly in any circumstance.

o Cares for patients professionally and courteously.

o Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations.

o Identifies opportunities to standardize processes and error proof systems that will lead to increased safety and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

o Participates in Quality Improvement programs on a regular and continuing basis.

o Participates in compliance programs such as HIPAA, safety training etc.

o Supervises nursing care given to patients.

o Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• OR: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person