Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care Lake Charles (Full-time)
Company: Imperial Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Urgent Care Nelson Road Job
Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) This
position is: Full Time; 7 on 7 off rotating shift Monday through
Friday (8am-7pm) Saturday (8am-5pm) Sunday (10am-5pm) Open most
major holidays Position Location: Lake Charles, LA JOB DESCRIPTION
GENNERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for providing primary care
services, including assessing and managing patients following
established standards and practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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 physician visits. Maintains and
reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone
calls and provides consultation. Maintains patient confidentiality.
KNOWLEDGE: 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. EDUCATION REQUIRED: MSN
and successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program
or a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS). Current Nurse
Practitioner (NP) license or Physician Assistant (PA) license in
State of Louisiana. SKILLS: Skill in applying and modifying the
principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to
provide ongoing patient care. Skill in taking medical histories to
assess medical condition and interpret finding. ABILITIES: 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. ENVIROMENTAL/WORKING
CONDITONS: 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.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: 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.
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