Nature of Duties:

With the collaboration and guidance of the physicians, the certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) assists in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating care provided to patients within the legal realm as established by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The practice of the certified registered nurse practitioner is collectively guided by: (1) the Nurse Practice Act (R. S. 27:911-913) of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), (2) a collaborative practice agreement, (3) (ANA), and (4) (ANA). 

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of accredited schools of nursing, AND

2. Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, AND

3. Satisfactory completion of a formal education program preparing graduates to practice advanced practice nursing, AND

4. A minimum of a Masters Degree with concentration in the respective nursing specialty area, AND

5. Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse, AND

6. Current certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, AND

7. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification are both required.

8. Successful completion of assigned EKG Courses within 12 months

9. Effective communications skills.

Suggested: Advanced credentials and / or certification in any field of medicine or nursing.

Standards of Performance:

1. Keeps work area neat and organized. Reports safety issues to team leader immediately.

2. Works efficiently and manages time wisely. Assist other employees when all duties are complete.

3. Communicates any problems, difficulties or concerns regarding job duties to the team leader.

4. Performs all duties without significant error occurring with any regularity.

5. Meets all deadlines and timeframes for completion of assignments.

6. Represents CIS in a professional manner at all times. Demonstrates acceptable ability to interact with physicians, staff (“internal customers”) and “external customers” (patients, family members, insurance companies, home health etc.) on a professional level at all times. Exhibits good communication skills with physicians, patients, team leaders, and co-workers at all times.

7. Exhibits whenever possible a harmonious relationship with other CIS employees in order to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position. While perfect harmonious relationships with all employees is sometimes not achievable, not more than an occasional complaint should be received by the team leader about the incumbent of this position.

8. The employee shall work and relate cooperatively with all other employees (internal customers) of CIS to assure optimum care for the patients of CIS and to achieve standards of care set forth by the CIS medical staff.

9. Adheres to the CIS Compliance Plan as it pertains to the above specific job duties. Uses best efforts to maintain compliance by following the CIS Corporate Compliance Plan, attending CIS compliance education, following medical documentation guidelines, and communicating concerns regarding compliance issues.

10. Performs accurate and complete documentation in the patient’s medical record, when applicable. 

11. Work with the electronic medical record (EMR) staff to maintain quality and work towards future EMR development.

12. Maintains patient confidentiality according to the HIPAA standards of privacy and security.