Nurse Practitioner (F/T, P/T, PRN)

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 77,145 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to manage healthcare for medically complex older adults. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive care plans, conducting examinations, and providing both in-clinic and home care. Candidates must have a nursing degree, a current APRN license, and ideally five to seven years of nursing experience. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $56.00 to $63.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited university and graduate of a certified or accredited Nurse Practitioner Program; or Master’s degree in Clinical Nursing and five years nursing experience.
• Must hold a current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Preferred: Five to seven years of nursing experience, with three years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PACE Interdisciplinary Team to prepare and update Care Plans.
• Conduct comprehensive history and physical exams for new participants.
• Manage participants' medical care for various issues.
• Document changes in a participant's condition in a timely manner.
• Serve as the provider on-call for on-call nurses during evenings and weekends.

Job description

Job Summary

Apply clinical skills to the management of healthcare for medically complex older adults, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to address participants' medical, emotional, and social well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) responsible for:
  • Preparing and updating a comprehensive Care Plan in conjunction with the IDT that includes medical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of care.
  • Responding to input from team members, participants, and caregivers, and communicating important clinical information to the IDT.
• Perform functions including but not limited to:
  • Conducting comprehensive history and physical exams for new participants to assist with Care Plan preparation.
  • Reassessing participants' medical conditions at least every six months as part of the semi‑annual assessment.
  • Managing participants' medical care for acute and chronic issues.
  • Reviewing outside clinical information for participants, such as specialty clinic appointments, hospitalizations, and nursing home stays.
  • Documenting changes in a participant's condition in the medical record in a timely manner, consistent with documentation policies established by the medical director.
  • Working in the PACE clinic at either of the two PACE centers to see participants as scheduled and as needed.
  • Providing in‑home care as required.
  • Contacting and informing caregivers of any medical changes.
  • Returning calls from participants, caregivers, and staff in a courteous and timely manner.
  • Serving as the provider on‑call for on‑call nurses during evenings and weekends, and returning calls in a courteous and timely manner.

Competencies

• Effective communication with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and non‑medical colleagues, ensuring understanding.
• Fostering caring interpersonal connections with participants and their caregivers.
• Enthusiastic collaboration with colleagues in a team environment.
• Navigate complex ethical issues involving participants sensitively.
• Proactively seek ways to improve delivery of care.
• Serve as a trusted liaison with the medical director, nurses, and other healthcare professionals within the program.
• Support other team members with their roles and responsibilities.
• Appreciate and learn from the knowledge of others on the team, sharing knowledge in return.
• Participate in research or investigations related to quality improvement.
• Creatively propose and adapt treatment plans with openness to unique circumstances of PACE participants, focusing on delivering goal‑concordant care.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times.
• Stand less than 33% of time on duty.
• Walk less than 33% of the time on duty.
• Sit between 33% and 66% of time on duty.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel over 66% of time on duty.
• Reach with hands or arms less than 33% of time.
• Full ability to talk and hear.
• Correctable vision required.
• Able to lift or carry up to 30 lbs.

Minimum Educational And General Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited university and graduate of a certified or accredited Nurse Practitioner Program; or Master’s degree in Clinical Nursing and five years nursing experience. Must hold a current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Preferred: Five to seven years of nursing experience, with three years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Salary

$56.00 – $63.00 per hour