- Location
- NOPS - 1111 Medical Center Blvd. N703, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Workday
Description
Your job is more than a job
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Urology
LCMC Health Physician Services | Marrero, Louisiana
Advance Your Career with a Growing Urology Team
LCMC Health Physician Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our established Urology practice in Marrero, Louisiana. This provider will work collaboratively with physicians, clinical staff, and support teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered urologic care in an outpatient setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly graduated APP who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while practicing within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Opportunity Highlights
- Monday through Friday schedule
- Combination of outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital coverage, and surgical assistance
- Work closely with physicians across a broad range of urologic conditions and procedures
- Established urology practice with a strong referral network
- Collaborative team of physicians, APPs, and experienced clinical staff
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- CME allowance and professional development opportunities
- EPIC electronic medical record system
- Supportive physician leadership and administrative team
Position Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, obtain medical histories, and conduct physical examinations
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic urologic conditions under established protocols and collaborative agreements
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing results
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
- Respond promptly to patient calls, messages, and clinical concerns
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
- Coordinate patient care and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and specialists
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings
- Promote patient safety and adherence to infection prevention standards
- Demonstrate professional leadership and commitment to LCMC Health's mission and values
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner Candidates
- Master's or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license
- Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Physician Assistant Candidates
- Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current Louisiana Physician Assistant license or eligibility for licensure
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior urology, surgical, primary care, or specialty clinic experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
About West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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