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Per Diem Nurse Practitioner

Wexford Health Sources, New Orleans, LA, United States


POSITION:

PA/NP

SCHEDULE:

Per Diem Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY:

New Orleans Parish Office

LOCATION:

New Orleans, LA

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice‑involved patients for over 30 years. For many of our patients, this is their first experience with comprehensive, respectful care—and it starts with you.

Position Summary
As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at our facility, you'll serve as a key medical provider within a multidisciplinary team. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, you'll assess and treat acute and chronic conditions, perform physical exams and minor procedures, and coordinate care in collaboration with nurses, physicians, and security staff.

Performing history and physicals, ordering labs and diagnostics, and managing treatment plans

Prescribing medications and administering injections, wound care, and minor procedures

Counseling patients on medical issues, preventative care, and prescribed treatments

Coordinating patient care and specialty referrals to ensure continuity of services

Documenting all clinical encounters and interventions in the EMR system

Monitoring patient conditions and participating in daily rounds and screenings

Collaborating with nursing staff and security to promote safe, effective care delivery

Guiding and supporting nursing personnel and assisting in staff orientation when needed

You'll do more than diagnose and treat. You'll educate, lead, and advocate—making a difference with every patient you see.

What You’ll Need

Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program.

Active unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in state of practice.

Active applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice.

Active DEA license required.

Active CPR certification required.

Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work independently within your scope.

A collaborative mindset and a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.

Apply today and become the provider your community needs.

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