Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology Clinic - FT

About the role

This job works in a collaborative model including but not limited to: residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with the PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinator in the planning, implementation and evaluation of medical and nursing care;
• Assumes responsibility for 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;
• Provides patient education and discharge planning;
• Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care;
• 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;
• 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

• Nurse Practitioner: Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice. ANCC or AANPCP Certified for Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Physician Assistant: License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA Certified, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
• 3 Years Of Related Working Experience preferred.

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

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.