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Job description
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, and innovate. We believe that 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!
This job works in a collaborative model with colleagues including but not limited to: residents, fellows, attendings, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and others who care for patients within the organization. This job is responsible for working in collaboration with the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with administrative leaders and nursing staff and is accountable to supervise and lead their respective teams.
In addition, this job works with the specific service line or department leadership team in daily operations. Takes a leadership role in overall program development and departmental initiatives, processes, and/or changes and encourages multidisciplinary collaboration. This job demonstrates professionalism and effectively facilitates support of the APPs as well as actively participates in organizational committees to ensure alignment of APPs in the overall mission and vision of the organization.
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.
Education
Required (NP) - Master's degree in Nursing
Required (PA) - Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program
Work Experience
Required - 1 year working experience in the service line or department
Preferred - 3 years' related working experience
Certifications
Required (NP) - Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice. Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Clinic Nurse Specialist by either AACN or ANCC
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / 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
Required (PA) - License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA Certified, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / 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 Medical Examiners.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
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 and a department and campus/system level.
Job Duties
Performs clinical duties of an APP within the respective department and utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care; provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community.
Collaborates with the department chair or medical director, regional or system APP Lead, and administrative leader in facilitating the development, support and management of the APP group.
Facilitates change to meet organizational goals; develops and implements strategies to reduce costs and increase patient satisfaction; and actively participates in and leads discussion of quality results and patient feedback, problem solving and development of plans to improve quality of care and service.
Monitors competency, documentation and outcomes of care given by APPs.
Facilitates working relationships among all levels of staff to meet patient care requirements.
Provides clinical oversight, including work assignments, training and evaluation in accordance with the organization, and specific, respective departmental policies and procedures. Follows up and supports efforts of colleagues to implement improvement action plans.
Actively participates in at least one council, hospital, committee, task force, or project team to improve patient
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Worksite address
new orleans, LA, 70123, US
Who can apply
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