Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology Headache

Job Summary

This role works in a collaborative model with residents, fellows, attendings and staff caring for outpatient clinic patients. It reports to the Medical Director or an approved staff physician and partners with PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinators to plan, implement and evaluate medical and nursing care. Responsibilities include primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of critically ill patients, teaching residents and medical students, staff development and education, patient education and discharge planning.

• Utilize the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
• Provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Maintain an attitude of inquiry toward medical practices and patient care outcomes, and develop research methodology where applicable.
• Provide education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and the community.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, method of introduction, adapting explanations of services or procedures, requesting permissions and using appropriate communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility, and ensure compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Report promptly any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient/employee safety, patient privacy, or other compliance‑related concerns.

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Windows‑style applications and other software packages specific to the role; keyboard proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at department, campus and system levels.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Nursing (Required).
• Work Experience:
  
  None required. Preferred 3 years’ related working experience.
• Certifications:
  
  Current License as an APRN in the state of practice;
  Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified;
  Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification;
  Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program (Required).
• Work Experience:
  
  None required. Preferred 3 years’ related working experience.
• Certifications:
  
  License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA Certified;
  Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification;
  Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice.

Medium work: may require exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently or more than negligible force constantly. Must stand for prolonged periods, stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, may encounter communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste, with risk level dependent on job duties.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.