Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology

ochsner; Meridian (MS); In loco; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health in Meridian, Mississippi invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver outpatient care within a collaborative team that includes residents, fellows, and staff. The role involves supervising medical management, emergency stabilization, education, and discharge planning across patient populations.

Candidates must hold an APRN license with a master’s degree or a NCCPA-certified PA, plus current BCLS/ACLS and prescriptive authority eligibility.

Competenze

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
• Master's degree required; PA degree or APRN certification preferred.
• Prescriptive authority eligibility required; NCCPA certification for PA.

Mansioni

• 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 patient ages.
• Maintains an attitude of inquiry toward medical practices and patient outcomes.
• Provides education experiences to patient families, staff and community.
• Adapts communication and care to diverse patient populations.

Conoscenze

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy knowledge

Travel flexibility

Formazione

Master's degree in Nursing

PA degree or related Health Sciences degree

Descrizione del lavoro

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

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

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• 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.
• 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 including holidays

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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compl