Nurse Practitioner - Primary School Based Health - Full Time
CHRISTUS Health
Lake Charles, LA
Summary:
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Interprets data, develops and implements therapeutic plans, and follows through on a continuum of care across the health-illness continuum in a school-based setting.
Candidates will be expected to follow policies and procedures and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
Responsibilities:
- Provides diagnosis and treatment of common acute illnesses, prevention and maintenance healthcare to patients with stable chronic illnesses, perform physical examinations for patients within prescribed guidelines in a school-based setting
- Provide health education to patients as required.
- Maintain accurate records, medication lists, and documentation of care and follow-up for administrative purposes and reimbursement services.
- Maintains competence in clinical practice, supervises and intervenes with clinical issues and support/directs triage by clinical staff when necessary.
- Adheres to drug formulary developed by the practice.
Experience
- NP/PA with family medicine experience is preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current certification to practice as an Advance Nurse Practitioner or PA in the State of Louisiana required.
- Board Certification as an advanced practice clinician is required
- American Heart Association BLS – within two (2) weeks of employment.
- ACLS certification recommended.
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Recruiter:
Richelle Howell
richelle.howell@christushealth.org
About the Company
CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.