Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

Ochsner Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Covington, Louisiana, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary and urgent medical management. The role involves collaborating with various healthcare professionals to deliver care, teach residents and medical students, and ensure effective patient education.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant disciplines and relevant certifications. A flexible work schedule is required, which includes nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Required: Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
• Required: License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA Certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational experiences to patient families, staff, and professionals.
• Adapts behavior to respect privacy and communication style of patients.
• Utilizes the approved medical practices process in patient care.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Proficient with Windows applications

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

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

Tools

Various software packages specific to the role

Job description

This job works in a collaborative model including residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients. It is performed under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinators in planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical and nursing care. Responsibilities include primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of critically ill patients, teaching of residents and medical students, staff development and education, patient education, and discharge planning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. The content is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Education

Nurse Practitioner

Required: Master’s degree in Nursing

Physician Assistant

Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program

Work Experience

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Required: None

Preferred: 3 years’ related experience

Certifications

Nurse Practitioner

Required: Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice; Family or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association; Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice.

Physician Assistant

Required: License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA Certified; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification; Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows applications, various software packages specific to the role, and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
• Reliable transportation; must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on‑call availability).

Job Duties

• Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes, and may develop research methodology.
• Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and the community.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy, method of introduction, communication style, and requesting permissions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Medium work. Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly. Requires standing for prolonged periods, stooping, bending, reaching and grabbing with arms. May require exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

The employer maintains compliance with its Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, reporting any unethical or questionable behaviors, patient/employee safety, and privacy concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.