Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - PRN

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated team at Ochsner Health. Our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, high quality, cost effective care in the outpatient clinic setting, telehealth visit, and occupational medicine.
• Work 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.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessments using interview, observation and physical examination and order and interpret diagnostic testing as needed for patient care and provide direct patient care and management of health conditions utilizing prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff development and education, patient and patient caregiver education and assume responsibility for professional development.
• Utilize the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
• Provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Maintain an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes and may develop research methodology.
• Provide education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community.
• Perform 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 abscesses), and pediatric population (6 month and older).
• Adapt 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
• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved physician assistant training program.
• 3 Years' Related Working Experience
• Certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• ANCC/AANPCP Certified or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
• 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
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including weekend and holiday coverage
• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Ability to work independently as clinics are typically single or double provider coverage

Benefits

At Ochsner Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. This includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs
• Continuing education opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role offers a flexible schedule to accommodate your needs while ensuring patient care is prioritized.