PNP-AC/PA - Pediatric Critical Care Unit

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in a collaborative model within the Pediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU) at Ochsner Medical Center, involving residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for hospital medicine patients. The position operates under the supervision of the Medical Director or an approved staff physician, in association with PCCs, staff nurses, and the discharge coordinator. Key responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating medical and nursing care, assuming responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of critically ill patients, teaching residents and medical students, staff development and education, and patient education and discharge planning.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (for NP)
Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program (for PA)
Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice (for NP)
Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC) (for NP)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing (for NP)
License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice (for PA)
NCCPA Certified (for PA)
Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners (for PA)
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Nice To Haves

3 years’ related working experience

Responsibilities

Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes, and may develop research methodology.
Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.