Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - FT

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans, Kenner (LA, LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner at Ochsner Clinic Foundation provides high-quality, efficient care in outpatient clinics, telehealth visits, and occupational medicine under supervision of a Medical Director in a collaborative model. They assess patient history and exams, order and interpret tests as needed, and manage health conditions with prescriptive authority or referrals.

The role supports quality improvement, staff development, and patient education while balancing a flexible,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Licensed in state of practice as an APRN.
• PA license in state of practice with NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved medical practices to deliver patient care.
• Provides care across ages using comprehensive assessments.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests; performs EKGs and minor procedures.
• Provides education to patients, families, staff, and community.
• Trains and mentors new APPs and students.
• Maintains privacy and respectful communication with patients.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Policy knowledge

Travel flexibility

Independent work

Flexible scheduling

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant medicine/Health Sciences

Graduate of PA training program

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.

The Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner works as part of an inter-professional team to provide efficient, high quality, cost effective care in the outpatient clinic setting, telehealth visit, and occupational medicine. Works under the supervision of a Medical Director and in a collaborative practice model within the scope of licensing and credentialing and in accordance with privileges allowed. Obtains patient history and performs assessments using interview, observation and physical examination and orders and interprets diagnostic testing as needed for patient care and provides direct patient care and management of health conditions utilizing prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, staff development and education, patient and patient caregiver education and assumes responsibility for professional development. 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.

Education

• Required - Master's degree in Nursing
• Required - Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program

Work Experience

• Preferred - 3 years' related working experience

Certifications

• Required - Licensed in the state of practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP Certified or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP Certified and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP Certified
• Required - License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA Certified, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority within the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Examiner Certification and registration with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of 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 including weekend and holiday coverage.
• Ability to work independently as clinics are typically single or double provider coverage.

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.
• Performs duties including but not limited to ordering and in interpreting radiology tests, Point of Care Testing and lab testing, EKG reading, minor procedures (lacerations, incision and drainage abscesses), and pediatric population (6 month and older).
• Provides training and education to staff, including new APPs and students.
• 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.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of