Endocrinology NP: Impactful Outpatient Leader

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks advanced practice providers to deliver high-quality patient care in collaboration with residents, fellows, and staff. The role includes supervision, education, and coordination of medical and nursing services across outpatient settings.

The position requires a Master’s in nursing or PA training, current state APRN or PA licensure, and BCLS/ACLS. Flexibility for a 24/7 shift schedule and travel between facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in nursing.
• OR: Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences.
• Current APRN license in state of practice; for Physician Assistant: NCCPA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA.
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved medical practices process in delivery of patient care.
• Provides care across age groups according to standards.
• Maintains knowledge of current laws and compliance.
• Provides education to patient families and staff.
• Performs duties with flexibility for 24/7/holiday/on-call availability.

Skills

Clinical documentation and data entry

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Flexible work schedule

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine/Health Sciences

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks advanced practice providers to deliver high-quality patient care in collaboration with residents, fellows, and staff. The role includes supervision, education, and coordination of medical and nursing services across outpatient settings.

The position requires a Master’s in nursing or PA training, current state APRN or PA licensure, and BCLS/ACLS. Flexibility for a 24/7 shift schedule and travel between facilities is expected.