Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

2d

About The Position

This position provides outpatient clinic care 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, in association with PCCs, staff nurses, and the discharge coordinator, to plan, implement, and evaluate medical and nursing care. The role 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 position delivers care using approved medical practices and considers patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs. It maintains an attitude of inquiry toward medical practices and patient care outcomes and may develop research methodology. It also provides education to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and the community, while adapting communication and care to the patient population served. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduation from an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: No required prior work experience.
• Nurse Practitioner: Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice.
• Nurse Practitioner: Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner certification from ANCC or AANPCP; the posting also lists Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP certification.
• Nurse Practitioner: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Nurse Practitioner: Eligibility for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing.
• Physician Assistant: Physician Assistant license in the state of practice and NCCPA certification.
• Physician Assistant: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Physician Assistant: Eligibility for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and 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 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 stand for prolonged periods and to stoop, bend, reach, grab, and use manual dexterity.
• Ability to meet Medium Work demands: exert 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work in patient-care environments with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable-disease risks, and possible exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Use the approved medical practices process in delivering patient care.
• Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients 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 specific patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time