Clinic Nurse Practitioner - LSU OB/GYN Clinic at Woman's - Full-time presso Woman's Hospital

The Nurse Practitioner provides obstetric and gynecologic care to patients within the LSU OB/GYN Clinic at Woman's.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Requires an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) license
• Prescriptive authority in the state of Louisiana is required or the application process to obtain must be submitted within 5 business days of hire
• ACOG standards for obstetric and gynecologic knowledge
• Prefer a minimum of three years of related adult nurse practitioner experience, preferably in a specialty clinic. Experience in obstetric and gynecologic care strongly preferred.

Responsibilities of Nurse Practitioner include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates independence, competency, and accuracy in all work tasks, including those directly and indirectly related to patient care; consistently and competently provides ongoing obstetric and gynecologic healthcare services in conformance with established standards of care and administrative policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge concerning principles and practice of obstetric and gynecologic care through current literature, journal subscriptions, attendance at workshops and seminars, membership in professional organizations, and licensure maintenance.
• Creates and maintains accurate records, appropriate legal documents, and other reports of patient care consistent with the requirements of local, state and/or federal regulatory agencies.
• Conduct thorough health assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests; Formulate differential diagnoses based on assessment findings; Formulate differential diagnoses based on assessment findings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans based on the assessment findings, medical history, and specific health needs of the patient; Seek consultation or refer patients to specialists when appropriate.
• Diagnose and treat a variety of obstetric and gynecologic health concerns; Prescribe medications and other therapeutic interventions as needed;
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding their health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care measures; Emphasize health promotion and disease prevention strategies during patient encounters
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient progress.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Perform other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Hours

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm

Pay

$44.64 to $73.66 based on experience

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.

For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at [email protected].

Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.