WAE - Nurse Practitioner or WAE - Physician Assistant

Louisiana State University

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The WAE - Nurse Practitioner or WAE - Physician Assistant is responsible for the delivery of primary medical care to a student population focusing on preventative, maintenance and restorative care and employing evidence-based practice. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the Medical Clinics, consisting of physicians, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners. Should have a deep appreciation for a collaborative care model, partnering with all areas of the SHC, and be committed to advancing the divisional priorities of commitment to quality, communicating a sense of home, designing with everyone in mind, and cultivating a working relationship with Our Lady of the Lake Health.

Requirements

• Master's In Science, Nursing from an accredited college or university or Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies
• Board Certification: Possess a certification by a nationally recognized certifying body, such as the AANP or LSBME.
• RN License - APRN License or Physician Assistant License
• DEA: Federal drug enforcement agency license
• CDS: Louisiana State Controlled Substance License
• BLS/CPR

Nice To Haves

• 2 years experience.
• Experience working with traditional college age students
• Experience in a college health setting
• Commitment to practice that supports a collaborative care model.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate medical management for acute illnesses, injuries and stable chronic illnesses as well as primary care services such as health maintenance care and annual physicals
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests, prescribes medication, performs minor surgical procedures, and makes specialty, counseling and coaching referrals as appropriate
• Documents care in the electronic health record, employing care protocols and proper coding
• Seeks consultation with director/ physician in maintaining both acute and chronic cases as needed.
• Participates in unit meetings, campus education initiatives, quality improvement activities, mandatory LSU trainings and SHC yearly trainings, peer review and performance improvement studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level