Nurse Practitioner or PA: Collaborative Outpatient Care

ochsner; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Slidell, LA seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality outpatient care within a collaborative team. The role supports residents, fellows and staff in planning, implementing and evaluating medical and nursing care for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include delivering care with a patient-centered approach, educating families and staff, and adapting to a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required for Nurse Practitioner role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences for PA role.
• Current APRN license in the state of practice and prescriptive authority eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved medical practices in patient care delivery.
• Provide care addressing physical, psycho/social, educational and safety needs across ages.
• Educate patients, families, staff and community about care and procedures.
• Adapt interactions to patient population with respect for privacy and informed consent.
• Perform duties as assigned and coordinate with care teams.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Policy knowledge

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine

Job description

Ochsner Health in Slidell, LA seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality outpatient care within a collaborative team. The role supports residents, fellows and staff in planning, implementing and evaluating medical and nursing care for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include delivering care with a patient-centered approach, educating families and staff, and adapting to a dynamic clinical environment.