Nurse Practitioner First Assist or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery
This job works in a collaborative model including but not limited to residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for peri operative, hospital and outpatient clinic patients of the organization.
Posted Sep 11 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
- Unit and setting
- Cardiovascular Surgery · Hospital peri operative, hospital and outpatient clinic patients
- License
- NP license Required - Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Work Experience Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Required– None
- License
- Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice Required - Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice.
- License
- Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice Required - Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice
- Certification
- Certification in related specialty through ANCC or AANP Certification in related specialty through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
- Certification
- RN First Assist (RNFA) certification through an accredited program RN First Assist (RNFA) certification through an accredited program.
- Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Certification
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified
- Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
- Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
- Education
- Master’s degree in Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Required- Master’s degree in Nursing
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program Physician Assistant Required- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program
- Also asks
- Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing/Medical Examiners Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing/Medical Examiners.
- Also asks
- Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
- Also asks
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications - Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Also asks
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally - Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Also asks
- Analytical skills and ability to use a logical through process to formulate practical solutions to problems - Analytical skills and ability to use a logical through process to formulate practical solutions to problems.
- Also asks
- Excellent judgement, decision making and time management skills - Excellent judgement, decision making and time management skills.
- Also asks
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds - Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
- Also asks
- Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level - Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
Preferred
- Experience
- 3 years’ related working experience Preferred- 3 years’ related working experience
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsComprehensive benefits provided by Ochsner HealthComprehensive benefits provided by Ochsner Health
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Care model
- collaborative model caring for perioperative, hospital, and outpatient clinic patients
- Hours stated
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
- Weekends
- weekend availability Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
- On call
- on call availability
- Holidays
- holiday availability
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Preceptorship program
The workplace
Worth asking
- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
Your fit
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Original listing
Posted on Ochsner Health Center’s careers page.
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This job works in a collaborative model including but not limited to residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for peri operative, hospital and outpatient clinic patients of the organization. This job works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with staff nurses in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical and nursing care; and assumes responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization, preceptorship of Advanced Practice Provider students, staff development and education, patient education and discharge planning. 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.
Nurse Practitioner first assist or Physician Assistant Education Nurse Practitioner Required– Master’s degree in Nursing Physician Assistant Required– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program Work Experience Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Required– None Preferred– 3 years’ related working experience
Certifications Nurse Practitioner
Required - Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice. Certification in related specialty through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). RN First Assist (RNFA) certification through an accredited program. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the American Heart Association. Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing/Medical Examiners.
Physician Assistant
Required - Current license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (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)
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Analytical skills and ability to use a logical through process to formulate practical solutions to problems.
- Excellent judgement, decision making and time management skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
- Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
What's around it?
Covington, LAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,396/mo
- Household income
- $75,851/yr, all local households, not nurse pay