Urgent Care - Advanced Practice Provider

LCMC Health•Marrero, LA

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) provides efficient, patient-centered urgent care for patients with immediate, non-emergent needs. The role evaluates and treats acute illnesses and minor injuries, performs assessments and minor procedures, and develops evidence-based treatment plans. The provider helps reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and promotes accessible, high-quality care at multiple locations across Greater New Orleans. The position works with a multidisciplinary care team to coordinate care, referrals, and follow-ups. It also involves educating patients and families, supporting clinical staff, participating in training and mentoring, and championing patient safety and continuous improvement. The job is part-time and scheduled for day shifts.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies.
Active, unrestricted Louisiana APRN or PA license, or eligibility for a temporary permit.
DEA registration and Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Strong clinical decision-making skills and confidence in a fast-paced setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Adaptability to varying patient volumes and case complexity.
Commitment to accessible, compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries.
Perform physical exams and patient assessments.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
Perform minor procedures, including wound care, suturing, splinting, and infection management.
Explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and medications to patients; provide discharge and follow-up education to patients and families.
Deliver compassionate, efficient care that prioritizes patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team and assist with care coordination, referrals, and follow-ups as needed.
Assess acute, urgent, and occasionally complex patients for signs of instability, using clinical data to determine care plans and next steps.
Perform therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute conditions and evaluate treatment and procedure risks, benefits, and appropriateness.
Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans accordingly.
Promote injury prevention, health maintenance, and patient safety; support transitions of care when escalation or referral is needed.
Serve as a resource for patients, families, and clinical staff; participate in training, mentoring, and precepting students and new providers.
Champion patient safety and continuous improvement, and report and address safety concerns through established processes.