NP/PA/CNS - Classical Hematology (Outpatient)

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This position provides outpatient care for clinic patients in a collaborative model with residents, fellows, attending physicians, and staff. It works under the supervision of the Medical Director or an approved staff physician and in association with PCCs, staff nurses, and the discharge coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate medical and nursing care. The role is responsible for primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of critically ill patients, teaching residents and medical students, staff development and education, patient education, and discharge planning. The position delivers care using approved medical practices and considers patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other needs appropriate to the ages served. It maintains an inquisitive approach to medical practice and patient outcomes and may develop research methodology. It also provides education to patients’ families, staff, other health professionals, and the community; adapts communication and care to the patient population; and complies with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

For NP applicants: Master’s degree in Nursing.
For PA applicants: Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduation from an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
Required work experience: None.
NP applicants must hold a current APRN license in the state of practice.
NP applicants must hold the specified national nurse practitioner certification: Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner certification, or Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification, through ANCC or AANP/AANPCP.
NP applicants must have BCLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association and be eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing.
PA applicants must hold a Physician Assistant license in the state of practice, NCCPA certification, BCLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association, and eligibility for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at the department and campus/system levels.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and stoop, bend, reach, grab, and use manual dexterity.
Ability to work in patient-care areas with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable disease risks, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

Three years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care using the approved medical practices process.
Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages served.
Maintain an attitude of inquiry toward medical practices and patient care outcomes; may develop research methodology.
Provide educational experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and the community.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Plan, implement, and evaluate medical and nursing care in association with PCCs, staff nurses, and the discharge coordinator.
Assume responsibility for primary and urgent medical management and emergency stabilization of critically ill patients.
Teach residents and medical students and support staff development and education.
Provide patient education and participate in discharge planning.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Perform other related duties as required.