Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - FT

Ochsner Health•Kenner, LA

About The Position

The Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner works as part of an inter-professional team to provide efficient, high-quality, cost-effective care in outpatient clinics, telehealth visits, and occupational medicine. The role works under the supervision of a Medical Director in a collaborative practice model, within the scope of licensing and credentialing and the privileges allowed. The clinician obtains patient histories, performs assessments through interviews, observation, and physical examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, and provides direct patient care and management of health conditions using prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers. The position also participates in quality improvement initiatives, staff development and education, patient and caregiver education, and ongoing professional development. Care includes patients of varying ages, including pediatric patients six months and older. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduation from an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
Licensed in the state of practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP certification, or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP certification and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP certification.
License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice and NCCPA certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Eligible for prescriptive authority within the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, 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 weekend and holiday coverage.
Ability to work independently in clinics typically staffed by one or two providers.

Nice To Haves

Three years of related work experience.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Examiner Certification and registration with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

Use approved medical practice processes in delivering patient care.
Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Maintain an attitude of inquiry toward medical practices and patient care outcomes and potentially develop research methodology.
Provide education to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and the community.
Order and interpret radiology, point-of-care, and laboratory tests; read EKGs; perform minor procedures such as laceration repair and incision and drainage of abscesses; and care for pediatric patients six months and older.
Train and educate staff, including new advanced practice providers and students.
Adapt communication and care to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.