Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner

Ochsner Health; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Competitive weekly pay

Job summary

Adelphi Locums is seeking a Board-certified Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role requires active Louisiana licensure, EM training, and ED experience, with a variety of day/night shifts and ongoing coverage.

Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered; start date is ASAP. The practice uses Epic for EMR, with an expected patient volume and ED operations typical for a 45-bed department. Competitive weekly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Active Louisiana license required.
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS.
• EM experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as direct report to the Regional Director of NP/PA Services and collaborate with the facility Medical Director.
• Support quality initiatives, strategic planning, and clinical performance improvement.
• Provide consultative support regarding credentialing, privileging, quality oversight, and risk management.
• Facilitate communication between SCP leadership and employed NP/PA clinicians.
• Collaborate on financial and operational initiatives including CDI, chart recovery, RVU trends, MIPS metrics, reimbursement opportunities, budgeting, and cost-savings.

Education

Board certification in Emergency Medicine

Active Louisiana license

Tools

Epic

Job description

Nurse Practitioner | Emergency MedicineLocation: Lafayette, LA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine NP in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501!

• Job ID:
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
• Specialty: NP/PA - Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
• Shift ScheduleDay: 5a-3p, 9a-7p, 2p-12a, 7p-5a, 11:55p-8:55a, 12p-11p
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: 184 patients per day
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine cases

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: 45 ED Beds
• EMR System: Epic

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Job Requirements

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine
• Licenses: Active Louisiana License
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS required
• Experience: Emergency Medicine (EM) training required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as direct report to the Regional Director of NP/PA Services and collaborate with the facility Medical Director.
• Support quality initiatives, strategic planning, and clinical performance improvement.
• Provide consultative support regarding credentialing, privileging, quality oversight, and risk management.
• Facilitate communication between SCP leadership and employed NP/PA clinicians.
• Collaborate on financial and operational initiatives including CDI, chart recovery, RVU trends, MIPS metrics, reimbursement opportunities, budgeting, and cost-savings.

Benefits

• Travel, lodging, malpractice insurance covered
• Competitive weekly pay

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Salary/Pay

Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Type: Locum Tenens

Working Hours: Shift ScheduleDay: 5a-3p, 9a-7p, 2p-12a, 7p-5a, 11:55p-8:55a, 12p-11p

Location: Lafayette, RA

Application Deadline: [not specified]

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