Nurse Practitioner jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Job Summary**

Business Health Partners has expanded our footprint and is looking to hire a Nurse Practitioner to support our Lake Area Occupational Services in Southwest Louisiana.

Responsibilities and Duties

Experience as a RN and/ or Family or Occupational Nurse Practitioner

• Must be able to use visual acuity and hearing as an essential function of this job
• Must be able to use manual dexterity to perform medical examinations and procedures
• Daily tasks include but are not limited to performing physical examinations
• Must be able to perform medical evaluations and provide treatment to injured workers
• Must have the ability to manage and review patient charts
• Must be able to examine, diagnose and treat primary care issues

Imperative that confidentiality be upheld in compliance with HIPAA

Willing to oversee and facilitate in a wide variety of special projects and special reports as assigned.

Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, and work procedures of Employer as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. This position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Relationships:

Internal:

• Owner(s) – direct report, regarding work performance/goals, vacation requests, attendance issues, any other HR related functions.

External:

• Maintain a positive relationship with all Business Health Partners clients.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Qualifications :

Required - Master of Science in Nursing

Required - Licensed as a NP in the State of Louisiana, Louisiana Board of Prescriptive Authority, Malpractice Insurance.

General experience 3-5 years preferred but not required

Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding HIPAA laws

Effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.

Proficient computer skills – including both hardware management and software familiarity; including Microsoft Office and Project Suites – Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen along with pre-employment extensive background screening.

Must have valid driver’s license to meet minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements:

Positions requires physical activities but are not limited to climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, finger use, grasping, and hearing, and seeing.

Must be able to exert up to fifty (75) pounds, in the amount of force needed to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 75 pounds.

Ability to stoop, bend, and climb stairs and ladders as required to perform assigned job function.

Ability to view a computer screen for long periods of time.

Manual dexterity for operating computer and other office equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Charles, LA 70605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person