Per Diem Nurse Practitioner

New Orleans, Louisiana | As Needed | Job ID:24525

Apply Now

SUMMARY

As Needed
New Orleans, Louisiana
Posted 5 days ago

Wexford Health

To Apply for this Job Click Here

POSITION: PA/NP
SCHEDULE: Per Diem Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts
FACILITY: New Orleans Parish Office
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. For many of our patients, this is their first experience with comprehensive, respectful care—and it starts with you.

Position Summary
As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at our facility, you’ll serve as a key medical provider within a multidisciplinary team. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, you’ll assess and treat acute and chronic conditions, perform physical exams and minor procedures, and coordinate care in collaboration with nurses, physicians, and security staff. Responsibilities include:

Performing history and physicals, ordering labs and diagnostics, and managing treatment plans
Prescribing medications and administering injections, wound care, and minor procedures
Counseling patients on medical issues, preventative care, and prescribed treatments
Coordinating patient care and specialty referrals to ensure continuity of services
Documenting all clinical encounters and interventions in the EMR system
Monitoring patient conditions and participating in daily rounds and screenings
Collaborating with nursing staff and security to promote safe, effective care delivery
Guiding and supporting nursing personnel and assisting in staff orientation when needed

You'll do more than diagnose and treat.
You’ll educate, lead, and advocate—making a difference with every patient you see.

What You’ll Need

Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program.
Active unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in state of practice.
Active applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice.
Active DEA license required.
Active CPR certification required.
Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work independently within your scope.
A collaborative mindset and a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to care.