Inpatient Wound Care Nurse Practitioner/physician Assistant

Ochsner Health

Fully remote
Acute care nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist certification
Advanced cardiovascular life support (acls) certification
Prescriptive authority eligibility in state of practice
Ochsner Health is seeking an Inpatient Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide collaborative medical care in a remote setting. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge and certifications, focusing on patient education, emergency management, and team collaboration

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing primary and urgent medical management for critically ill patients within a collaborative model.
  • Candidates must be eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of practice and hold specific life support certifications.
  • The position requires a flexible work schedule including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

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Match Score: 85

Ochsner Health is seeking an Inpatient Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide collaborative medical care in a remote setting. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge and certifications, focusing on patient education, emergency management, and team collaboration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Prescriptive authority eligibility in state of practice
  • Flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays
  • Travel between multiple facilities required

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience teaching residents and medical students
  • Proficiency with Windows-style applications
  • Commitment to innovation and patient education

Key Requirements

  • Master's or Doctorate degree as APRN OR Bachelor's in PA medicine
  • 0-3 years related working experience preferred
  • Current license as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
  • RNFA certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment

Work Rights

Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice

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