Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery Clinic

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at University Medical Center in New Orleans. Outpatient focused role within the Neurosurgery Clinic, collaborating with Dr. Young Lee and attendings.

Performs exams, develops treatment plans, documents care, and participates in professional billing. Requires Master’s NP or accredited PA program and Louisiana license; day shift. LCMC Health offers a team-based environment with opportunities for professional growth and compassionate patient care in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an approved NP program or completion of an accredited PA program.
• BLS certification required.
• Louisiana APRN or PA licensure with NCCPA certification.
• Strong documentation and billing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and treatment to outpatient neurosurgery patients.
• Perform physical examinations and preventative health measures.
• Plan treatment strategies and evaluate responses to interventions.
• Maintain accurate records and support clinical billing.

Skills

Medical skills

Computer software skills

ICD-10 CPT-4

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in NP or MS-PAS

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Neurosurgery Clinic

University Medical Center

New Orleans

Full-time Day Shift The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Outpatient is responsible for providing medical care and treatment to patients. Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within the prescribed guidelines and instructions of the physician. Plans a treatment strategy to meet identified needs, evaluates responses to nursing and medical interventions.

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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Neurosurgery Clinic
University Medical Center
New Orleans
Full-time Day Shift The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Outpatient is responsible for providing medical care and treatment to patients. Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within the prescribed guidelines and instructions of the physician. Plans a treatment strategy to meet identified needs, evaluates responses to nursing and medical interventions.
Neurosurgery Clinic

• combination of both outpatient and inpatient care
• working with Dr. Young Lee and other Neurosurgery Attendings at UMCNO
• Clinical practice will include the full scope of an APP’s practice: bedside clinical care, documentation, procedures, professional billing, etc
  

Prior Experience As Neurosurgery Provider Is PreferredGENERAL DUTIESPatient Care: Provides quality care to patients. Promptly responds to patient calls and messages and ensures same day completion of calls and messages. Maintains accurate patient and business records including the completion of encounters. Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and report immediately in accordance with policy. Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policy and procedure. Coordinates plans of care, periodically review these plans and implement methods to keep the quality of care under constant surveillance.
Compliance: Stays abreast of all other responsibilities required as set forth in any federal and state laws, statutes, or regulations as enacted or as may be enacted or amended. Maintains the confidentiality of all patient information as established by the facility’s HIPAA policies and procedures. Maintains the required continuing education hours to assure continued competence.
Professionalism and Support: Demonstrates professional ownership and commitment to the principles and core values of guest relations. Demonstrate leadership of the clinical team. Communicates with clinic leadership, elevate issues and present solutions.
SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS: Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards.Implements standard and transmission-based precautions, as outlined in policies. Performs hand hygiene, as outlined in relevant policy. Ensures patient safety during clinic visits, in accordance with appropriate policy. Maintains a clean clinic working environment. Reports any safety hazards or violations in patient or clinic environment to clinic manager or designee.
Collaboration: Provide input in hiring, disciplinary action and termination decisions of clinical personnel. Attends all daily huddles, staff meetings and provider meetings. Participates in on-going performance improvement activities and initiatives.
Education QualificationsMaster's Degree from an approved NP Program required or Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program (MS-PAS).
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSBasic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
Registered Nursing License (RN) from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing or Current PA License in the State of Louisiana from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
PA (Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA))
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Skills And Abilities

• Medical skills.
• Computer software skills.
• ICD-10 and CPT-4, working knowledge.
• Communication and guest relation skills.

Work ShiftDays (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
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• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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