Hybrid Neurosurgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Ochsner Health, Lafayette, LA, United States
Education
Master’s degree in nursing.
Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
Work Experience
Required: None.
Preferred: 3 years of related working experience.
Certifications
Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified for Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP 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 Nursing.
Registered Nurse First Assist Certification.
Current License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
NCCPA certified.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
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)
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
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 at a department and campus/system level.
Ability to have reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Job Duties
Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes, and may develop research methodology.
Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or sitting most of the time with pushing and/or pulling; etc. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time; must be able to 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 be exposed to communicable diseases. Risk of hazardous medications or waste may exist.
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.
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Master’s degree in nursing.
Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
Work Experience
Required: None.
Preferred: 3 years of related working experience.
Certifications
Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified for Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP 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 Nursing.
Registered Nurse First Assist Certification.
Current License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
NCCPA certified.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
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)
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
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 at a department and campus/system level.
Ability to have reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Job Duties
Utilizes the approved medical practices process in the delivery of all patient care.
Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes, and may develop research methodology.
Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or sitting most of the time with pushing and/or pulling; etc. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time; must be able to 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 be exposed to communicable diseases. Risk of hazardous medications or waste may exist.
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.
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