NP/PA - Unit Based (HemOnc)

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position works in a collaborative model with residents, fellows, attending physicians, and staff caring for hospital medicine patients across the organization's hospital network. The position 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. It assumes responsibility 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 role delivers patient care using approved medical practices and care criteria appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients in assigned areas. It also provides education to patients' families, staff, other health professionals, and the community, and adapts communication and care to each patient population. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational compliance and privacy policies. The description summarizes the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Requirements

For NP candidates: Master's degree in Nursing.
For PA candidates: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduation from an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
For NP candidates: Current APRN license in the state of practice.
For NP candidates: Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANPCP, or certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANPCP.
For NP candidates: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
For NP candidates: Eligibility for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing.
For PA candidates: Physician Assistant license in the state of practice and NCCPA certification.
For PA candidates: BCLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
For PA candidates: 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 ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, software packages specific to the role, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at 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 lifting or moving objects as described in the posting, standing for prolonged periods, and stooping, bending, reaching, grabbing, and manual dexterity.
Ability to work in patient-care areas and tolerate routine occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, 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 in assigned areas.
Provide primary and urgent medical management and emergency stabilization of critically ill patients.
Plan, implement, and evaluate medical and nursing care in association with PCCs, staff nurses, and the discharge coordinator.
Teach residents and medical students and contribute to staff development and education.
Provide education to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and the community.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services and procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Maintain an attitude of inquiry toward medical practices and patient care outcomes and potentially develop research methodology.
Remain knowledgeable about and ensure compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.