Family Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant New

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We have one full-time job opening as either an employee or on a contractual basis for either a Family Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant working between two rural health clinics.  The two clinics are located, one each in Mamou (Evangeline Parish) and Oakdale (Allen Parish).  The time will be divided between the two clinics.  On Mondays, prospective employee will have to work at both clinics.  Our offices are open from Mondays through Thursdays, 8-5, and on Fridays from 8.30 to 1.00 pm. 

• Currently, there is no requirement to take any call. 
• Competitive pay offered.
• Both clinics are conveniently located opposite the emergency rooms of two separate rural hospitals.
• Clinics will pay for malpractice insurance & licenses, within reason.

This job works in a collaborative model under the supervision of the Medical Director and assumes responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, patient education and discharge planning, and in very rare occasion emergency stabilization of critically ill patients.

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 employer’s discretion.

Work Experience 

Required – 0  

Preferred :  3 years’ related working experience 

                 :  Obstetrics and Gynecology work related experience

Education & Certification Requirements

Nurse Practitioner: 

Master’s or Doctorate degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Required – Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist by either AACN or ANCC 

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association 

Eligible for participation in Medicare and Louisiana Medicaid

Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing 

Physician Assistant: 

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program. 

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 participation in Medicare and Louisiana Medicaid

Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at a practice level.
• Reliable transportation.

Job Duties

• Understands the requirements necessary to maintain the rural health clinic standing.
• 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.
• Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes and may develop research methodology.
• Provides education experiences to patient families, staff, other health professionals, and to the community.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws regarding accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to rural health clinics and the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Must maintain and comply with employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, which includes immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct.
• Must maintain, comply and preserve patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns as they relate to employer specific standards.

The job duties described above are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills - describe the general nature and level of work only. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Employee/Contract employee

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
• Must realize that working in a healthcare setting

o   Will require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue and may
works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

o   There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.