Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Lake Charles, LA, 70615, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Family Practice
- Primary Care
- Nurse Practitioner
The Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment primarily in a school-based setting. Responsibilities include managing acute and chronic illnesses, performing physical exams, health education, and maintaining accurate medical records. The role requires advanced certification and adherence to clinical and administrative protocols within a healthcare organization.
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




