Nurse Practitioner: Lead Collaborative Outpatient Care

Ochsner Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver coordinated patient care across outpatient settings. The role requires collaboration with residents, fellows, attendings, and PCCs to ensure quality medical management and patient education.

Candidates should hold an APRN or PA license with prescriptive authority eligibility, and possess strong communication, flexibility for 24/7 coverage, and ability to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for clear, professional presentations.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and job-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork across departments.
• Knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at department/system level.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved medical practices in delivering patient care.
• Provides care appropriate to patient ages and related criteria.
• Maintains inquiry mindset toward medical practices and outcomes, may develop research methods.
• Provides education to patient families, staff, and community.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

AP policy knowledge

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine/Health Sciences or PA program

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver coordinated patient care across outpatient settings. The role requires collaboration with residents, fellows, attendings, and PCCs to ensure quality medical management and patient education.

Candidates should hold an APRN or PA license with prescriptive authority eligibility, and possess strong communication, flexibility for 24/7 coverage, and ability to travel between facilities.