Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgical ICU

Job overview

The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgical ICU role is onsite in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. The role works with residents, fellows, attending physicians, and staff caring for hospital patients. Under physician supervision, the advanced practice clinician contributes to primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning. The role also supports teaching and staff development while collaborating with the care team on patient care planning and evaluation.

What you'll do

• Work collaboratively with residents, fellows, attending physicians, nurses, and discharge coordinators
• support planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• provide primary and urgent medical management and emergency stabilization
• contribute to patient education, discharge planning, and staff development
• provide education to patients, families, staff, and other health professionals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

acute care nurse practitioner

physician assistant

thoracic cardiovascular

surgical icu

new orleans la

ochsner health

critical care

emergency stabilization

patient education

discharge planning

aprn

nccpa

bcls/acls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes APRN and physician assistant qualification pathways, with role-specific degrees, state licensure, certification, and life-support credentials.

About the employer

Ochsner Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: HMO Medical Centers. Sector: 62.