Nurse Practitioner, Trauma

Your job is more than a job.Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can.
And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person.
Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce.
It's a responsibility we take seriously.
Because we don't just serve the New Orleans community-we're at the beating heart of it.
Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you.
When you know you're making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day-as a person, with your team, in your community-and that's one of the reasons why you'll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.
The Nurse Practitioner Inpatient provides advanced health care to individuals, families or groups as an advanced or expert clinician.
Performs assessment of individual health, analyzes data to determine medical and nursing care needed, plans a treatment strategy to meet identified needs, evaluates responses to nursing and medical interventions.Job DescriptionThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.GENERAL DUTIESAssessment: Assesses the complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients for urgent and emergent conditions.
Uses relevant data to evaluate for any physiologic instability and utilizes data to formulate plan of care.Clinical Interventions: Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems.
Specific interventions are listed in the Scope of Practice and approved as a part of the credentialing/privileging process.
Analyzes the indications, contradictions, risk of complications and cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions.Plan of Care: Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation according to the patient's response to therapy.
Manages changes in condition with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes.
Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute, critical and chronic illness.
Facilitates the patients transition between and within health care settings.Education: Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff and provider team.
Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members.Professional Development: Participates in scholarly activities including research and education.
Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.
Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, APPs, students and other health care providers.Patient Safety and Quality: Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety.
Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.
Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms.EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree from an approved NP program - required.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSBasic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart AssociationNurse Practitioner Certification*For CHNOLA ED and CICU hires only: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire.
*Registered Nursing License (RN) from the Louisiana State Board of NursingAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from the Louisiana State Board of NursingSKILLS AND ABILITIESMedical SkillsComputer Software SkillsICD-10 and CPT-4, working knowledgeCommunication and guest relation skillsties.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSDoes this position formally supervise employees?
NoFUNCTIONAL DEMANDSMedium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.PHYSICAL DEMANDSSitting - Frequent (36-66% of day)Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day)Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day)Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous (67-100% of day)Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)SENSORY REQUIREMENTSNear Vision - Very Accurate 20/20Far Vision - Very Accurate 20/20Color Discrimination - YesDepth Perception - MinimalHearing - AccurateOCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIALBloodborne pathogens - Reasonably AnticipatedChemical - Reasonably AnticipatedAirborne communicable diseases - Reasonably AnticipatedExtreme temperatures - Not AnticipatedRadiation - Not AnticipatedUneven surfaces or elevations - Not AnticipatedExtreme noise levels - Not AnticipatedDust/particular matter - Not AnticipatedOther (List) - Not AnticipatedPOPULATION SERVEDNeonate/Infant up to 1 year: YesYouth (1yr to 15 yrs): YesAdult (16 and up): YesThe 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.
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 extraordinaryChildren's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's HospitalYour extrasDeliver 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 doYou 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.Simple things make the difference.
1.
To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment.
Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2.
To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3.
To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
4.
To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.