Nurse Practitioner First Assist or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

Nurse Practitioner First Assist or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

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Ochsner Health has been committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating since 1942. We believe our success comes from dedicated employees who make a difference in patient care.

This role operates in a collaborative model with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician, coordinating with staff nurses to plan, implement, and evaluate medical and nursing care. Responsibilities include primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization, preceptorship of Advanced Practice Provider students, staff development and education, patient education, and discharge planning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Nurse Practitioner:
  Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Physician Assistant:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.

• Required:
  
  None.
• Preferred: 3 Years’ Related Working Experience.

• Nurse Practitioner:
  • Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
  • Certification in related specialty through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
  • RN First Assist (RNFA) certification through an accredited program.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the American Heart Association.
  • Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing/Medical Examiners.
• 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.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Analytical skills and ability to use a logical process to formulate practical solutions to problems.
• Excellent judgement, decision making and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
• 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 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.
• Working knowledge and maintenance of panel size, productivity, and annual clinical outcome metrics as outlined by practice group.
• Provides on‑call responsibilities including up to 5 additional shifts per month and must meet facility call requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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