Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Overview

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care Full‑time, multiple locations across Greater New Orleans.

• New Orleans (Uptown, Lakeview)
• Elmwood
• Kenner
• Chalmette
• Marrero
• Gretna

• Evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Perform physical exams and patient assessments quickly and accurately.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Perform minor procedures including wound care, suturing, splinting, and infection management.
• Provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment plans, and medications.
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow‑up care.
• Deliver compassionate, efficient care that prioritizes patient satisfaction.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team.
• Assist with care coordination, referrals, and follow‑ups as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, high‑performing clinic culture.

• Assess acute, urgent, and occasionally complex patients for signs of instability.
• Use clinical data to determine appropriate care plans and next steps swiftly.
• Perform therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute conditions.
• Evaluate risks, benefits, and appropriateness of treatments and procedures.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans accordingly.
• Promote injury prevention, health maintenance, and patient safety.
• Support smooth transitions of care during escalation or referral.
• Serve as a resource for patients, families, and staff.
• Participate in training, mentoring, and precepting students and new providers.
• Champion a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Report and address safety concerns through established processes.

• Strong clinical decision‑making skills and confidence in a fast‑paced setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Adaptability to varying patient volumes and case complexity.
• Commitment to delivering accessible, compassionate, high‑quality care.

• Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Active, unrestricted Louisiana APRN or PA license (or eligible temporary permit).
• DEA registration and Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association.

Multiple convenient locations across Greater New Orleans. Dynamic, fast‑paced clinical environment. Opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact on patient access to care. Supportive team culture focused on excellence, efficiency, and compassion. Day shift work.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.