PNP-AC/PA - Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health, established in 1942, is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. The organization values its dedicated employees who contribute to patient care and overall success. This position operates within a collaborative model, working with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who provide care to hospital medicine patients on the floors of the Medical Center. The role is supervised by a Medical Director or approved staff physician and collaborates with PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinators in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical and nursing care. Key responsibilities include 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 individual must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily, meeting the specified knowledge, skill, and ability requirements. This job description provides a summary of primary duties and responsibilities and is subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

(NP) - Master’s degree in Nursing
(PA) - Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
None (Work Experience)
(NP) - Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
(NP) - Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC).
(NP) - Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association / PALS.
(NP) - Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing.
(PA) - License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice
(PA) - NCCPA Certified
(PA) - Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association / PALS.
(PA) - Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
Must have 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.
Must be 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.
Other related duties as required.
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.
Maintains and complies with the company's 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.

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