Nurse Practitioner

ignoredontpost; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and…

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a dynamic Nurse Practitioner to deliver direct care. You will assess, diagnose, plan, and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for child and adolescent patients across inpatient and outpatient services.

The role emphasizes education, research, and consultation, and requires NP licensure with unencumbered status; Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• Psychiatric mental health experience desired.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master’s preferred.
• Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing (unencumbered).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies for health problems.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families and participate in education, research and consultation.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric care

Child & Adolescent care

Education

Bachelors in Nursing

Masters preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

WHO WE ARE:

River Oaks Hospital (a UHS affilicated hospital), located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient). For more information please visit: https://riveroakshospital.com/

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented NURSE PRACTITIONER who provides direct client care, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of health problems, health promotion and preventive care within this specialized area of practice. In addition to direct practice, the sub-roles of the Nurse Practitioner include education, research, and consultation. The Inpatient Child and Adolescent Nurse Practitioner is involved in practice activities with the goal of improving the quality of care in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Experience: Clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population desired.
• Education: Bachelors in Nursing required. Masters preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Nurse Practitioner (NP) unencumbered licensure required
• Treat Everyone As a Guest
• Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in allthings I do.
• Practice Teamwork

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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