Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Nephrology

About the role

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This position works in a collaborative model including residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients of Ochsner Health.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner Required – Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Physician Assistant Required - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
• Work Experience: None Preferred – 3 Years’ Related Working Experience.
• Certifications: Nurse Practitioner Required - Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice. 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. Physician Assistant Required - License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA 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

• Must have 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.
• Must be 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 to support your well-being. This includes:

• Health insurance options
• Patient assistance programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Telemedicine services

Schedule

This job works a flexible schedule, including 24/7, weekend, and holiday availability.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.