Acute Care NP / PA - Emergency Medicine

4w4 weeks ago

Ochsner Health

US · Part-time · $100,000 – $130,000

About this role

This role works in a collaborative model including residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for emergency medicine patients across the organization's hospital network. Under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician, the provider assumes responsibility for primary and urgent medical management and emergency stabilization of all critically ill patients.

Day-to-day duties involve planning, implementing, and evaluating medical and nursing care in partnership with PCCs, staff nurses, and the discharge coordinator. The role also includes teaching residents and medical students, supporting staff development and education, and providing patient education and discharge planning.

Ochsner Health has maintained a steadfast commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate since 1942. Every award earned and every patient helped is driven by dedicated employees who fill the hallways, making a difference in the lives of those they serve.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic emergency medicine environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and teaching. It is ideal for an advanced practice provider seeking to contribute to a mission-driven organization while growing clinically and professionally.

Requirements

Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice, or license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice
Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified (for NP track)
NCCPA Certified (for PA track)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and 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 Nursing or State Board of Medical Examiners
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of job information
Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to present information clearly and professionally
Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities

Responsibilities

Works in a collaborative model with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff caring for emergency medicine patients
Assumes responsibility for primary and urgent medical management of patients
Performs emergency stabilization of all critically ill patients
Plans, implements, and evaluates medical and nursing care in association with PCCs, staff nurses, and discharge coordinator
Teaches residents and medical students as part of the clinical team
Supports staff development and education initiatives
Provides patient education and discharge planning
Works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician