Job Description

Belle Chase Community Health Center is a member of the Access Health Louisiana Network located in Belle Chase, Louisiana. We are seeking an experienced and professional Family Nurse Practitioner (Float) to join our growing team.

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, addressing a wide range of health concerns.


Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of patient care and health outcomes.


Embrace and support Access Health Louisiana's mission of serving underserved communities with dignity and respect.

Qualifications:

Master's degree with a concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing specialty from an accredited college or university


Current and unrestricted license to practice in Louisiana.


Certification by a nationally recognized certifying body. Current CPR certification.

Why Join Us?

Mission-Driven Impact: Make a meaningful difference in underserved communities.


Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and patient-focused culture.


Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, malpractice coverage, Student loan repayment, CME opportunities, and a robust benefits package.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and improving access to healthcare in Louisiana, we would love to hear from you. Submit your resume to apply. Visit our career site at www.accesshealthla.org/careers.

Position Summary:

Nurse Practitioner provides patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of authority granted by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and following the AHL protocols and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

1. Current Louisiana RN license.

2. Must possess a Master's degree with a concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing specialty from an accredited college or university.

3. Must possess a certification by a nationally recognized certifying body.

4. Current CPR certification required.



Experience

1. At least one year of experience in advanced practice nursing.

2. Knowledge of scope of practice.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. High level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentiality.

2. Excellent analytical skills to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop and implement a care plan.

3. Handles a multitude of tasks simultaneously.

4. Communicates with patients, physicians, and other staff in verbal and written form.

5. Provides safe and effective nursing care.

6. Calm, professional attitude in stressful situations and interactions.

7. Maintains professional composure under stress as in emergency situations.



Location: Access Health Louisiana BELLE CHASSE ADULTS

Schedule: Full Time, Days, TBD