Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Clinic & Telehealth

Ochsner Health; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to join an inter-professional team delivering efficient, high-quality outpatient and telehealth care within the Occupational Medicine setting. The role reports to a Medical Director and operates within credentialed practices with prescriptive authority as allowed.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Nursing and a PA-related degree with APRN licensure and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences or PA program graduate is required.
• APRN license and national certification (NCCPA/PA) are required or eligible for prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in outpatient, telehealth, and occupational medicine settings.
• Assess patients using history, exam, and diagnostics; provide management with prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Participate in quality improvement and staff education initiatives.
• Deliver patient and family education and ensure compliance with clinical policies.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, EKGs, and procedure support as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to join an inter-professional team delivering efficient, high-quality outpatient and telehealth care within the Occupational Medicine setting. The role reports to a Medical Director and operates within credentialed practices with prescriptive authority as allowed.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Nursing and a PA-related degree with APRN licensure and relevant certifications.