Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Critical Care Medicine Fellowship - FT

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a dedicated professional for an outpatient clinic role, working under medical supervision to provide medical and nursing care. Responsibilities include collaboration with a healthcare team to manage patient care and education, supporting all affiliate practices to improve outcomes.

The position requires effective communication, a nursing degree, and certification as a Physician Assistant. The role includes flexible scheduling and addresses a diverse patient demographic.

Qualifications

• License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
• NCCPA Certified, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
• Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved medical practices in patient care.
• Provides care based on physical and psycho/social criteria.
• Maintains inquiry towards medical practices and outcomes.

Skills

Computer skills and dexterity

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

This position is part of a collaborative model including residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients of the organization. The role works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and supports PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinators in planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical and nursing care, as well as primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of 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.

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

Required: Master’s degree in Nursing.

Work Experience

Required: None.

Preferred: 3 years related working experience.

Certifications

• 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.
• Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice. Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP 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 Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• 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.
• Ability to have reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Ability 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.
• Adapt 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods, stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, and have manual dexterity. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, and potential hazardous medications or waste. There may be occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Ochsner Health 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.