Urgent Care - Advanced Practice Provider

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) for a fast-paced Urgent Care role across multiple Greater New Orleans locations. Positions available include Full-time, Part-time, and PRN; shift variety accommodates flexible schedules and patient access goals.

You will perform acute care exams, order tests, develop treatment plans, and educate patients.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Active, unrestricted Louisiana APRN or PA license (or eligible temporary permit).
• DEA registration and Louisiana CDS license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Deliver compassionate, efficient care prioritizing patient satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Adaptability

Compassionate care

Education

Master's degree in NP or PA studies

Tools

DEA registration

CDS license

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Your job is more than a job Advanced Practice Provider Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care Full-time - Part-time - PRN Multiple Locations Across Greater New Orleans: New Orleans (Uptown, Lakeview), Elmwood, Kenner, Chalmette, Marrero, Gretna

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: Variable Hours (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

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. Simple things make the difference.