Nurse Practitioner or PA: Patient-Centered Clinical Leader

ochsner; Decatur (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality patient care within a collaborative outpatient/clinic model. The role involves assessment, treatment, and education for diverse patients, under medical direction and in coordination with a PCC, nurses, and other staff.

The position requires advanced practice licensure (APRN or PA) with BCLS/ACLS and prescriptive authority eligibility, plus flexibility to cover varying schedules and on-call needs as part

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor's/Master's for Physician Assistant.
• Current APRN license in state of practice or PA licensure with NCCPA.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Prescriptive Authority eligibility as required by state boards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in collaboration with a care team.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients across settings.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and treatments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical policies and protocols.
• Adhere to safety, privacy and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Policy & protocol knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's or Master's in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality patient care within a collaborative outpatient/clinic model. The role involves assessment, treatment, and education for diverse patients, under medical direction and in coordination with a PCC, nurses, and other staff.

The position requires advanced practice licensure (APRN or PA) with BCLS/ACLS and prescriptive authority eligibility, plus flexibility to cover varying schedules and on-call needs as part