What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner position at SCP Health?
Service Line: HM
Position Title: Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Location: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center HM, Lafayette, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Recruiter: Christina Zamora | | 337-609-2921
Position Overview
Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center HM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.
- Specialties: Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Interventional Radiology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Palliative Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Perinatology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Pulmonology/Critical Care, Radiology, Urology, Vascular Surgery
- Coverage Model: 11 MD/DO (7am-7pm), 3 APP (7am-7pm), 2 MD/DO (7pm-7am), 1 APP (7pm-7am)
- Number of Beds: 400
- Acuity: Level II Trauma Center
- EMR: Epic
- Procedures: Not required
- ICU: Closed
- Fellowship/Residency: Ochsner Internal Medicine Residency
Qualifications
- Education: FNP, ACNP, or AGACNP degree
- Licensure: Louisiana Medical License
- Board Certification: Required
- Experience: 1 year of experience in Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, inpatient Cardiology, or inpatient Nephrology
- Skills & Procedures: ACLS
Facility & Clinical Details
- About Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center HM: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is the largest full-service medical center in the Acadiana Region. It is a part of Ochsner Health system which is the largest non-profit academic health system in Louisiana. OLGMC offers a wide range of healthcare services, including advanced emergency care, specialized surgical care, comprehensive heart care, stroke care and rehabilitation, intensive care, women’s health, family birthing services, cancer treatment and leading-edge diagnostic imaging.
Community Information
Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country. This quaint town is located along the Vermilion River in Southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette offers plenty of amenities, affordable housing, and an array of options for public or private school education. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is part of the University of Louisiana system and is the second largest university in the state. Lafayette is only about an hour West of Baton Rouge and less than 3 hours West of New Orleans.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation package
- Job Status: Full Time
- Benefits Eligibility: Yes
- No Non-Compete: Yes
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
- Established, respected, financially stable company
- Equitable scheduling patterns
- Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
- Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities
Why SCP Health
For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.
We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.
By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.
Together, we heal.