Imperial Health·Moss Bluff, Louisiana
Provide primary care services by assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients in an urgent care setting. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostics, and collaborating with physicians for acute and long-term care.
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Full-Time; Select/rotating shifts Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 6pm
Position Location: Moss Bluff, LA
Responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients following established standards and practices.
Performs complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examinations results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Office setting. Frequent telephone calls during the working hours. Frequent interruptions, which requires being able to hand a fast-paced work environment during entire time at work. Must be able to prioritize multiple projects. Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professionalism when interacting with staff, managers, supervisors, physicians, external customers, etc.
Requires continuous standing, bending, stretching, sitting, walking and stooping while on duty. May be required to lift 50-100 pounds. Exposure to possible Hazardous Materials/conditions and infectious diseases.
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) and a valid license to practice in Louisiana. Candidates must be able to handle a fast-paced environment and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 100 pounds.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Louisiana often draw steady demand in clinical settings that need experienced patient assessment, prescribing, and care coordination. These positions are competitive because employers typically want candidates who already hold, or can quickly obtain, a Louisiana PA or NP license plus DEA and DOT credentials; benefits such as PTO, dental, disability, life insurance, and EAP support are also common considerations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure timeline before applying.