Stroke & Interventional Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Nocturnist

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, Louisiana, is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. This role involves providing comprehensive care, including education and management of patients under supervision, while respecting safety and medical practices.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree in nursing and possess relevant certifications, such as ACLS and BCLS. A flexible working schedule is required, along with effective communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license as an APRN in the state of practice.
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or by AACN/ANCC is required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide care based on physical, psycho/social, and safety criteria.
• Utilize approved medical practices in patient care delivery.
• Maintain an attitude of inquiry toward medical practices.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficient with Windows-style applications

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer skills for data entry and retrieval

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or Bachelor’s in PA medicine

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job works in a collaborative model including residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients of the organization. It works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with PCCs, staff nurses and discharge coordinators 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.

Education

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• OR Bachelor’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 of related working experience.

Certifications

• Required – Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
• Required – Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist by either AACN or ANCC.
• Required – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Required – Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing.

Physician Assistant

• Required – Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
• Required – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified.
• Required – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Required – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Required – Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners.

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

• Utilises 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.