Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, innovate. We believe every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

The Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner works as part of an inter‑professional team to provide efficient, high quality, cost effective care in the outpatient clinic setting, telehealth visit, and occupational medicine. Works under the supervision of a Medical Director and in a collaborative practice model within the scope of licensing and credentialing and in accordance with privileges allowed. Obtains patient history and performs assessments using interview, observation and physical examination and orders and interprets diagnostic testing as needed for patient care and provides direct patient care and management of health conditions utilizing prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives, staff development and education, patient and patient caregiver education and assumes responsibility for professional development.

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.

Required - Master’s degree in Nursing

Required – Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program

Preferred - 3 years’ related working experience

Required – Licensed in the state of practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP Certified or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP Certified and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC/AANPCP Certified
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification from the American Heart Association

Eligible for Prescriptive Authority within the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing

Preferred – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Examiner Certification and registration with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Required – Licensed in the state of practice as a Physician Assistant

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification from the American Heart Association

Eligible for Prescriptive Authority within the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing

Preferred – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Examiner Certification and registration with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of 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 including weekend and…