Urgent Care - Advanced Practice Provider

LCMC Health•Jefferson, LA

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) provides efficient, patient-centered care for patients with immediate, non-emergent needs in a fast-paced urgent care setting. The role evaluates and treats acute illnesses and minor injuries, supports access to care, and helps reduce unnecessary emergency room visits. Positions are available at multiple locations across Greater New Orleans, including New Orleans (Uptown and Lakeview), Elmwood, Kenner, Chalmette, Marrero, and Gretna. The provider collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care; coordinate referrals and follow-ups; educate patients and families; and contribute to clinic quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The role may also include training, mentoring, and precepting students and new providers. Work hours are variable.

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.
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 examinations and patient assessments efficiently and accurately.
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.
Educate patients and families about discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Provide compassionate, efficient care that prioritizes patient satisfaction.
Assess acute, urgent, and occasionally complex patients for signs of instability.
Use clinical data to determine appropriate care plans and next steps.
Perform therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute conditions.
Evaluate the risks, benefits, and appropriateness of treatments and procedures.
Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans as needed.
Promote injury prevention, health maintenance, and patient safety.
Support transitions of care when escalation or referral is needed.
Coordinate care, referrals, and follow-ups as needed.
Work with a multidisciplinary care team and contribute to a positive clinic culture.
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.
Report and address safety concerns through established processes.