Hospital Medicine NP/PA: Lead Care & Education

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to support hospital medicine on multiple floors of the Medical Center. The role works under supervision of the Medical Director and collaborates with PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinators to plan, implement, and evaluate medical and nursing care.

The position emphasizes education, patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration. The ideal candidate has NP or PA credentials, certifications (BCLS/ACLS), and is eligible for

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of AP Provider policies and protocols at department and system level.
• Reliable transportation for travel between facilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (24/7, weekends, holidays, on-call).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved medical practices in delivery of patient care.
• Provides care based on age-appropriate criteria.
• Maintains inquiry towards medical practices and outcomes; may develop research methods.
• Provides education to patient families, staff and community.
• Adapts communication to patient population and consent processes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Policy knowledge

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP)

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant/Health Sciences

Tools

N/A

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to support hospital medicine on multiple floors of the Medical Center. The role works under supervision of the Medical Director and collaborates with PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinators to plan, implement, and evaluate medical and nursing care.

The position emphasizes education, patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration. The ideal candidate has NP or PA credentials, certifications (BCLS/ACLS), and is eligible for