Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
- Emergency Medicine is seeking a dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team in Lafayette. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Master’s or Doctorate degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.

Required – 0

Preferred – 3 years’ related working experience

Nurse Practitioner:

Required
- 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:

Required
- 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

• 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).

• 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…