Morehouse General Hospital is seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner to join a busy
Podiatry Practice. The ideal candidate will be a NP with wound care experience who is
willing to learn, confident, and has a true interest in Podiatry.
You will focus on direct patient care, providing clinical services such as patient
assessment, diabetic foot care, diagnostics and prescriptions, minor procedures, pre
and post-op care, collaboration, referrals, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities
● Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive physical exams, evaluate medical
histories, and assess circulatory and neurological status in the lower legs.
● Diabetic & Wound Care: Manage diabetic ulcers, neuropathies, infections, and
perform routine or specialized wound debridement and dressing changes.
● Diagnostics & Prescriptions: Order and interpret X-rays, MRIs, and vascular
studies; prescribe medications and order custom orthotics.
● Minor Procedures: Perform in-office procedures such as nail debridement,
ingrown toenail removal, and joint or soft-tissue injections.
● Pre- & Post-Operative Care: Assist with surgical preparations and follow-up care
for patients recovering from podiatric surgeries.
● Collaboration & Referrals: Work closely with endocrinologists, vascular surgeons,
and primary care providers for patients with systemic conditions affecting foot
health.
Qualifications & Requirements
● Education: Valid, unrestricted state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) / Nurse Practitioner in Louisiana
● Certification Preferred but not required
● Skills: Strong clinical assessment capabilities, foundational knowledge in wound
care or orthopedics, and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).
● Ability to work independently, but collaboratively.
● Coachable, seeks growth
Schedule and Practice Details
● Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am -4:30pm, Friday 8am - 12pm (Friday hours subject
to change)
● Setting: Morehouse General Hospital Physicians Clinic
● Location: 9644 Hwy. 165 N. Sterlington, LA 71280
● EMR: Athena