ACNP/PA - Hospital Medicine (Float Role)

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA, seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider with Hospital Medicine expertise to join a collaborative team of residents, fellows, attendings, and staff.

The role involves direct patient care across adult hospital floors, under supervision of Medical Director, with duties including emergency stabilization, education of trainees, and care coordination from admission to discharge.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (APRN) required for state licensure.
• Minimum 2 years APP Hospital Medicine experience.
• APRN license in state of practice with certification as Acute Care NP or Acute Care Clinic Nurse Specialist.
• PA license in state of practice, NCCPA certified; ACLS/BCLS; prescriptive authority eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and urgent medical management for hospital medicine patients.
• Collaborate with residents, fellows, attendings, staff nurses and discharge coordinators.
• Educate patients and families; participate in planning and evaluation of care.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and standards.
• Adapt to flexible schedule and interprofessional teamwork.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (APRN)

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences

Tools

Windows-based applications

EMR systems

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job works in a collaborative model including but not limited to: residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for hospital medicine patients on floors of the Medical Center. This job works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with the PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinator in the planning, implementation and evaluation of medical and nursing care; and assumes responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of all critically ill patients, teaching of residents and medical students, staff development and education, patient education and discharge planning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required (NP) - Master's degree in Nursing
• Required (PA) - Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.

Work Experience

• Required - minimum 2 years of APP Hospital Medicine experience

Certifications

• Required (NP) - Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice. Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Clinic Nurse Specialist by either AACN or ANCC
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing
• Required (PA) - License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA Certified, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
• Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes, and may develop research methodology.
• Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

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