Urgent Care - South Shore - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - FT

ochsner; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality, efficient care in outpatient, telehealth, and occupational settings. You will work under a Medical Director, conducting histories, exams, and orders, and participate in improving patient care and provider education.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Physician Assistant Studies or Health Sciences, an approved PA program, and state licensure with national certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Licensed in the state of practice as a Physician Assistant.
• APRN license and national certification requirements.
• Prescriptive Authority eligibility under State Board of Nursing.
• Clinical certifications such as BCLS/ACLS/PALS.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient, telehealth, and occupational medicine settings.
• Obtain patient history, perform assessments, and order/interpret tests.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and inter-professional team.
• Educate patients and families; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows applications

Team collaboration

Inter professional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences

Master's degree in Nursing

Licensed as Physician Assistant in state of practice

APRN license

NCCPA Certification

BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Prescriptive Authority eligibility

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

The Urgent Care Physician Assistant works as part of an inter-professional team to provide efficient, high quality, cost effective care in the outpatient clinic setting, telehealth visit, and occupational medicine. Works under the supervision of a Medical Director and in a collaborative practice model within the scope of licensing and credentialing and in accordance with privileges allowed. Obtains patient history and performs assessments using interview, observation and physical examination and orders and interprets diagnostic testing as needed for patient care and provides direct patient care and management of health conditions utilizing prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, staff development and education, patient and patient caregiver education and assumes responsibility for professional development. 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

• Required - Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program
• Required - Master's degree in Nursing

Work Experience

• Preferred - 3 years' related working experience

Certifications

• Required - Licensed in the state of practice as a Physician Assistant
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority within the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Examiner Certification and registration with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
• Required - Licensed in the state of practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP Certified or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP Certified and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP Certified
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority within the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Examiner Certification and registration with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of 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 including weekend and holiday coverage.
• Ability to work independently as clinics are typically single or double provider coverage.

Job Duties

• Utilizes 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.
• Performs duties including but not limited to ordering and in interpreting radiology tests, Point of Care Testing and lab testing, EKG reading, minor procedures (lacerations, incision and drainage absc