Your job is more than a job. The Acute Nurse Practitioner, ALD/Lung Transplant is responsible for providing care in an advanced practice nursing role, under approved protocols and in accordance with the appropriate scope of practice. Provides ALD, Pre and Post Lung Transplant medical management in Hospital and Ambulatory clinic setting including general and preventative care, under supervision. Conducts physical examinations and orders diagnostic testing prescribes medications/treatment for ALD/Lung Transplant. Critical Care experience as a Provider is needed This 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 DUTIES

Facilitates and maintains a safe environment for patients and others:

Utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient care:

• Assesses the physical condition of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories. Identifies health and medical risk factors.
• Formulates the plan of care and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
• Plans appropriate care, formulates treatment plan, and evaluates patient’s response to that care under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s Clinical healthcare needs.
• Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify actions to improve patient care:

• Collaborates with physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Acts as a liaison and effectively interacts with physicians and staff.

Facilitates continuity of care:

• Initiates and/or maintains interventions to assure continuity of safe/effective care of patients.
• Provides counsel to patients, families, and significant others about cardiovascular Health, illness and promote maintenance.
• Documents consistent with established guidelines.
• Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of the care provided.

Leadership:

• Delegates to other team members to accomplish direct patient care or support activities.