Hybrid Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our team. This role works collaboratively with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff nurses to provide medical and nursing care to outpatient clinic patients. The position reports to the Medical Director or an approved staff physician and involves primary and urgent medical management, teaching, staff development, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs patient education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and 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.
• Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
• Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified for Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Work Experience Required: None.
• Preferred: 3 Years Of Related Working Experience.

Skills

• 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.
• 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.
• Able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Benefits

At Ochsner Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Telemedicine services
• Wellness programs

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX,XXX - $XXXX per year. Salary is determined by a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Schedule

This role works a flexible schedule, including 24/7, weekend, and holiday availability. Specific hours and days of work will be discussed during the interview process.