Job Description

In a clinical setting (both inpatient and outpatient), the advanced practice provider will collaborate with the physician(s) and other staff to establish long term follow-up patient treatment plans. In addition, the advanced practice provider will be responsible for overseeing the training and clinical duties of fellows, medical students and clinical trial coordinators in the day-to-day functions within the clinic; instructing them in how to assist the physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices. The advanced practice provider will assist patients in understanding the necessary self-care and treatment for their health management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Master’s degree
2. Completion of an ANA-approved Nurse Practitioner program with either an AANC or AANP certification
3. Licensure as an nurse practitioner from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing by the date of hire
4. One year of experience in a clinical outpatient setting

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

1. Demonstrated skills in providing exemplary patient care and customer service including maintaining confidentiality and being reliably available to patients when they seek care or advice.
2. Demonstrative ability to use electronic health records and computerized medical programs.
3. Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
4. Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
5. Ability to maintain professional affiliations, licenses, certifications, etc.
6. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
7. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
8. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
9. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
10. Ability to communicate clearly.

Application Instructions

Please submit the application using Interfolio via the "Apply Now" button on this page.

Applicants are asked to provide their CV for review by the search committee. You may also upload additional documents for review.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive and email or phone call from one of our search committee members.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Patricia Barrows at pbarro@tulane.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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