Nurse Practitioner

• Provide personalized, coordinated health care to long-term care residents enrolled in special Medicare Advantage plans
• Assess patients’ medical and mental health needs and develop proactive plans of care
• Treat patients with acute and chronic conditions using independent judgment, consulting a supervising physician as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies related to clinical services
• Prescribe medications and order lab work, diagnostic procedures, and consultations
• Monitor treatment compliance and patient response, modifying care plans as needed
• Collaborate with RN case managers in an integrated care team
• Work with facility partners and health plan leadership to implement the national model of care
• Provide training and advice to facility staff when required

Nurse Practitioner – Weekend On-Call

• Conduct virtual psychiatric assessments and evaluations to determine appropriate medication management plans for clients.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications, adjusting dosages and treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with licensed therapists and counselors to ensure integrated and comprehensive care for clients.
• Provide education and support to clients and their families regarding medication adherence, potential side effects, and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements.
• Exercise autonomy over clinical decisions regarding effective and clinically appropriate approaches for clients.

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Louisiana

Nurse Practitioner – Weekend On-Call

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Telehealth