Pediatric Acute Care NP/PA | Critical Care

NPACE; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to deliver high-quality hospital medicine care in collaboration with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff.

The role emphasizes clinical decision-making, patient and family education, and discharge planning with a flexible schedule and travel between facilities. Experience with hospital-based teams is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required for NP.
• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant or Health Sciences for PA.
• Active license as APRN or PA in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/ACLS) certifications required.
• Prescriptive Authority eligibility as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care per approved medical practices and patient criteria.
• Collaborate with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff.
• Educate patient families and staff on care plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination.
• Maintain patient safety and privacy according to standards.
• Support ongoing quality improvement and compliance.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written comms

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

APN/PA policies knowledge

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Education

MS in Nursing (APRN)

BS in PA/Health Sciences

Tools

EMR systems

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to deliver high-quality hospital medicine care in collaboration with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff.

The role emphasizes clinical decision-making, patient and family education, and discharge planning with a flexible schedule and travel between facilities. Experience with hospital-based teams is preferred.