NP/PA - Unit Based (Inpatient)

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional to join our team as a Hospital Medicine NP/PA. This role works collaboratively with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff nurses to provide comprehensive care to hospital medicine patients.

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 primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of all critically ill patients.
• Teaches residents and medical students, develops and implements staff development and education programs.
• Assumes responsibility for patient education and discharge planning.
• Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program (PA).
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• None required.

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 designed to support you and your family. This includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs

Pay

Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. Details will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

This role operates on a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the hospital and the patients we serve. Shifts may vary and may include weekends and holidays.