Nurse Practitioner First Assist or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

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 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).

Job Duties

• Utilizes the approved m