Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

ochsner; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the outpatient care team. The role supervises and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare staff to provide comprehensive patient care.

The position requires advanced nursing or PA education, current licensing or certification, and the ability to travel between facilities on a flexible schedule. Experience preferred but not required for all tracks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences required.
• Current APRN license in the state of practice or NCCPA certification for PA track required.
• BCLS/ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary and urgent medical management for outpatient care.
• Stabilizes emergencies and educates patients and families.
• Collaborates with residents, fellows, staff nurses, and discharge coordinators.
• Maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
• Adapts care to patient age groups and diverse populations.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

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

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job works in a collaborative model including but not limited to: residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients of the organization.

This job works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with the PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinator in the planning, implementation and evaluation of medical and nursing care; and assumes responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of all 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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are 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

• Required - None
• Preferred - 3 years' related working experience

Certifications

• Nurse Practitioner
  • Required - Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice
  • Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified for
  • Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric 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 as outlined by the State Board of Nursing
• 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 from the American Heart Association
  • Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing

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-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
• Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 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 to the community.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

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