Sobre esta vaga de Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care na LCMC Health
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Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie, Louisiana
Join a trusted healthcare leader and make a lasting impact in the community.
East Jefferson General Hospital, part of LCMC Health, is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our growing outpatient team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an advanced practice provider who is passionate about preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and building meaningful relationships with patients across the continuum of care.
As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while helping patients achieve their best health outcomes.
Position Highlights
- Full-time outpatient practice
- Collaborative physician-led care environment
- Opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan
- Emphasis on preventive care, wellness, and chronic disease management
- Supportive clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team
- Part of the nationally recognized LCMC Health system
What You'll Do
Deliver Exceptional Patient Care
- Perform comprehensive health assessments, physical examinations, and preventive health screenings
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions
- Develop individualized treatment plans and evaluate patient responses to care
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention, treatment options, and healthy lifestyle choices
- Respond promptly to patient calls, messages, and clinical concerns
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record
- Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies
- Identify and report signs of abuse, neglect, or other patient safety concerns in accordance with organizational policy
Collaborate & Lead
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and leadership to ensure coordinated patient care
- Participate in daily huddles, provider meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
- Serve as a clinical resource and leader for the care team
- Contribute to practice operations and support a culture of continuous improvement
Ensure Compliance & Quality
- Adhere to all federal, state, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Stay current with continuing education and professional development requirements
- Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and performance improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Education
- Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
Why LCMC Health?
At LCMC Health, we believe healthcare is built on compassion, connection, and extraordinary people. Our providers are empowered to practice at the top of their licenses while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. You'll enjoy a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of one of Louisiana's leading healthcare organizations.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Bring your clinical expertise, passion for patient care, and commitment to excellence to East Jefferson General Hospital. Apply today and help us create healthier lives and stronger communities.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
About East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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