Psychiatry, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (NP)

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job works in a collaborative model that includes psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and staff who care for child/adolescent inpatient psychiatry patients. This job falls under the supervision of the Medical Director, and collaborating physicians and approved supervising staff physicians. Together, the team works with a multidisciplinary group to provide high quality treatment for our patients.

Ensures responsibility for the management of mental health and substance use conditions by obtaining patient history and performing assessments using interview, observation, and examination, formulating a diagnosis, developing and implementing treatment plans including prescribing medication, and coordinating with additional healthcare providers to provide outstanding care that promotes positive patient outcomes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Required (NP): Master’s degree in Nursing

Required (PA): Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program

Work Experience

Required - 2 years’ related psychiatry working experience with children/adolescents

Preferred - 2 years’ related psychiatry working experience with children/adolescents in an inpatient setting

Required (NP): Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice

Current board certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) with Child/Adolescent Training

Current or eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing

Current or eligible for Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration/Licensure

Required (PA): License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA 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 Medical Examiners

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) specific to role.

Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a department and campus/system level.

Reliable transportation including the ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Competency documenting services using an electronic medical records system.

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours (weekends/holidays/nights/call).

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.

Completes initial consultations, formulates an initial diagnosis and treatment plan for individuals with mental health disorders; Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes and may develop research methodology.

Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, and other health professionals.

Develops working relationship with physicians and colleagues.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

#