Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Ochsner Health; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center – Emergency Medicine seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a dynamic team in Lafayette. You will provide high-quality care, operate within EPIC EMR, and collaborate with board-certified physicians to deliver patient-centered care.

The role requires APRN or PA credentials, relevant certifications, and a flexible schedule to cover 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate as an APRN for Nurse Practitioner.
• Bachelor’s in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences for PA track.
• Certification and licensure requirements listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Utilize approved medical practices in patient care.
• Provide care across physical, psycho/social, educational and safety criteria.
• Demonstrate inquiry into medical practices and patient outcomes.
• Educate patient families, staff, and community.
• Respect privacy and adapt explanations to patient needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Policy knowledge

Travel flexibility

Flexible schedule

Education

APRN degree (Master’s/Doctorate)

PA degree (Bachelor’s)

Tools

EPIC

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.

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center - Emergency Medicine is seeking a dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team in Lafayette. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

Position Highlights

• Patient Volume: 50k annual Ed volume
• Coverage Model: 60 hours of physician coverage and 30 of NP/PA coverage. Continous double coverage of Boarded EM physcians
• Number of Beds: 516 hospital beds, 48 ED Beds
• Level 2 trauma center, Regional Referral center
• EMR: EPIC

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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.

Work Experience

Required – 0

Preferred – 3 years’ related working experience

Certifications

Nurse Practitioner:

Required - Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Clinical 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

Physician Assistant:

Required - Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association

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.
• Performs 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.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.