Urgent Care - Advanced Practice Provider

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); In loco; USD 83.000 - 131.000; Part-time

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LCMC Health in Greater New Orleans is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Urgent Care team across multiple locations, including Marrero. You’ll deliver efficient, patient-centered care for non-emergent conditions and help reduce ER visits.

As a licensed clinician, you’ll diagnose, treat, and educate patients, perform minor procedures, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in NP or PA studies.
• Active Louisiana APRN or PA license (or eligible).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Mansioni

• Evaluate and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Perform rapid exams and patient assessments.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and tests.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Perform minor procedures (wound care, suturing, splinting, infection management).
• Educate patients on diagnoses and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team.

Conoscenze

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Adaptability

Patient-centered care

Formazione

Master’s Degree in NP or PA Studies

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Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care

Part-time

Multiple Locations Across Greater New Orleans New Orleans (Uptown, Lakeview)

• Elmwood
• Kenner
• Chalmette
• Marrero
• Gretna

Your job is more than a job

Make an Impact—Fast

Are you a compassionate, quick-thinking clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join our Urgent Care team and play a critical role in delivering high-quality, accessible care for patients with immediate, non-emergent needs.

As an Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you’ll provide efficient, patient-centered care while helping reduce unnecessary emergency room visits—making a meaningful difference every day.

What You’ll Do

Fast-Paced Clinical Care

• Evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries
• Perform physical exams and patient assessments with speed and accuracy
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
• Perform minor procedures including wound care, suturing, splinting, and infection management

Patient Experience & Education

• Provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment plans, and medications
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Deliver compassionate, efficient care that prioritizes patient satisfaction

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary care team
• Assist with care coordination, referrals, and follow-ups as needed
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing clinic culture

Core Responsibilities

Assessment & Clinical Judgment

• Assess acute, urgent, and occasionally complex patients for signs of instability
• Use clinical data to quickly determine appropriate care plans and next steps

Intervention & Treatment

• Perform therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute conditions
• Evaluate risks, benefits, and appropriateness of treatments and procedures

Care Management

• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans accordingly
• Promote injury prevention, health maintenance, and patient safety
• Support smooth transitions of care when escalation or referral is needed

Education & Leadership

• Serve as a resource for patients, families, and clinical staff
• Participate in training, mentoring, and precepting students and new providers

Quality & Safety

• Champion a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement
• Report and address safety concerns through established processes

What You Bring

• Strong clinical decision-making skills and confidence in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Adaptability with varying patient volumes and case complexity
• Commitment to delivering accessible, compassionate, high-quality care

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, unrestricted Louisiana APRN or PA license (or eligible temporary permit)
• DEA registration and Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association

Why Join Us?

• Multiple convenient locations across the Greater New Orleans area
• Dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment
• Opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact on patient access to care
• Supportive team culture focused on excellence, efficiency, and compassion

Work Shift

Days (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

Your extras

• 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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