Nurse Practitioner (OBGYN Clinic)

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Nurse Practitioner (OBGYN Clinic), under the immediate supervision of the OBGYN Physicians or the Clinic Supervisor, applies the nursing process, effectively interacting with patients, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining standards of Advanced Nursing Practice.

WORK HOURS:

• Monday- Thursday—0800-1700
• Friday--------------------0800-1200

 EDUCATION:

• Graduate of state approved RN School of nursing.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Current Louisiana NP/RN license required.
•  CPR certification must be obtained prior to completion of orientation.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years experience in the OBGYN field (required)
• Although a great deal of experience will be gained on site, a solid knowledge of the body and assessment skills is required.
• NP will be required to use advanced knowledge and rationale at all times.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic assessment of all age groups.
• Proficient in medication administration.
• Knowledge of abnormal vital signs

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements age sensitive nursing actions.
• Develops an age-appropriate plan of care for each patient seen which reflects current standards of advanced nursing.
• Considers age-related and psycho-social needs as well as physical needs in establishing plan of care.
• Orders age-appropriate medications, lab tests, radiological studies and other referrals on each patient seen. Provides age-appropriate patient teaching as an integral part of the plan of care for each patient.
• Documents care provided to patients.
• Properly utilizes and maintains patient care equipment and supplies.
• Obtains specimens for lab studies assuring sensitivity for patients’ age and level of anxiety.
• Presents report and consults with NP on each patient seen.
• Assists LPN and Billing Clerk as necessary.
• Maintains open communication with all team members, demonstrating adaptability, supportive team work and problem resolution.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds appropriately.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Clinic.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psycho-social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Competitive Benefits:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!