Nurse Practitioner-Pediatrics School-based Health Center

Access Health Louisiana; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Health Louisiana in Kenner, LA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to manage routine exams for students in a school-based health center. You will diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions and collaborate with center staff to plan care.

The role requires a Louisiana APRN license, a Master’s degree in APN, national certification and CPR. Prior APRN experience preferred; you will educate students and families and uphold patient confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Louisiana APRN license and an accredited Master’s degree in APN specialty.
• National certification by a recognized certifying body and current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of advanced practice nursing experience; knowledge of scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and attend to their needs to ensure satisfaction.
• Perform medical exams, diagnoses, treatments, and health education.
• Obtain histories and develop accurate patient care plans and charts.
• Coordinate care with physicians and SBHC staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Master’s degree in APN specialty

Louisiana APRN license

Certification by certifying body

CPR certification

Job description

Under the direction of the SVP of Medical Affairs, the Nurse Practitioner assumes the responsibility of routine exams for students in a school-based health center (SBHC) Utilizes skills in providing diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems along with providing care focused on health risk factor reduction. Ensures efficient and effective patient care through collaborative planning and problem-solving with center staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Louisiana APRN license.
• Must possess a Master’s degree with a concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing specialty from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a certification by a nationally recognized certifying body.
• Current CPR Certification

Experience

• At least one (1) year of experience in advanced practice nursing.
• Knowledge of scope of practice.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop and implement a care plan.
• Handles a multitude of tasks simultaneously.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, and other staff in verbal and written form.
• Provides safe and effective nursing care.
• Calm, professional attitude in stressful situations and interactions.
• Maintains professional composure under stress in emergency situations.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Stands and walks most of the day.
• Reads gauges, digital read outs, graphs and educational material, and patient charts in English (Visual acuity)
• Exerts up to 20 pounds of force frequently including pushing and/or pulling.
• Moves quickly from room to room and maneuvers in exam rooms and workspaces.
• Operates office and medical equipment.
• OSHA Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• Potential exposure to chemical hazards.

I: Essential Duties/Responsibilities (Position)

Patient Relations

• Achieves customer/patient satisfaction by greeting patients and proactively attending to their needs.
• Responds to patient requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information at work and off duty.
• Provides health education to students, families, and/or community health practitioners and groups, within area of specialty.

Assessment

• Performs medical examinations and evaluations and diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, consultations, and health education relevant to the patient’s care (age specific).
• Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.