Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About the Role

• Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Medicine team at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette.

Position Highlights

• Patient Volume: 50k annual ED volume
• Coverage Model: 60 hours physician coverage and 30 hours NP/PA coverage. Continuous double coverage of Boarded EM physicians.
• Facility Details: 516 hospital beds, 48 ED Beds, Level 2 trauma center, Regional Referral center.
• EMR: EPIC

Key Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved medical practices for patient care delivery.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and age-specific criteria for assigned areas.
• Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes, potentially developing research methodology.
• Provides education to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and the community.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations, including respect for privacy, communication style, and obtaining permissions.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements, ensuring compliance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Technical Skills:
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and various role-specific software packages.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Keyboard proficiency.
• Work Environment:
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities using reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
• Experience:
• Required: 0 Years Related Working Experience
• Preferred: 3 Years’ Related Working Experience
• Certifications & Licensure:
• Nurse Practitioner:
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist by either AACN or ANCC.
• 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.
• Physician Assistant:
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• 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 Medical Examiners.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at department and campus/system levels.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Physical Requirements: Medium Work (Exerting 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-25 lbs frequently, or up to 10 lbs constantly). Requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods, stoop, bend, reach, grab with arms and hands, and possess manual dexterity.
• Environmental Exposure: Duties may involve routine exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. Potential occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste.