Nurse Practitioner Job New Orleans Louisiana USA,Nursing

Location: New Orleans

Responsibilities

WHO WE ARE:

River Oaks Hospital (a UHS affilicated hospital), located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders.

Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient). For more information please visit:

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented NURSE PRACTITIONER who provides direct client care, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of health problems, health promotion and preventive care within this specialized area of practice. In addition to direct practice, the sub-roles of the Nurse Practitioner include education, research, and consultation. The Inpatient Child and Adolescent Nurse Practitioner is involved in practice activities with the goal of improving the quality of care in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Experience:

Clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population desired.
Education:

Bachelors in Nursing required. Masters preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Nurse Practitioner (NP) unencumbered licensure required
Treat Everyone As a Guest
Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in allthings I do.
Practice Teamwork

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit

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