Outpatient Surgery Nurse Practitioner

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our team. This role works collaboratively with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff nurses in providing comprehensive care to outpatient clinic patients. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Medical Director or an approved staff physician, and will be responsible for managing medical and nursing care, teaching, staff development, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

• 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.
• 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 competitive benefits to support your well-being. These may include:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Patient benefits and perks.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation for this role is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role operates on a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the organization and the patient population.