Nurse Practitioner Salary - Tioga School Based Clinic

Christus Health; Ball (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital seeks a School-Based Advanced Practice Clinician (APN or PA) to deliver primary care at Tioga Junior High School in Louisiana. The role operates under the health center director and adheres to nurse practice act guidelines.

You will collaborate with the Medical Director, manage patient care, document records, and educate families on preventive care within school policy. Requires LA licensure and a valid DEA, with bilingual ability preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice in Louisiana as an APN or PA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; bilingual preferred.
• Valid DEA license or eligibility to obtain one before employment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to adolescents and children within school health center policies.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and health team in patient evaluation and care.
• Document medical evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, referrals, and outcomes.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and protocol.
• Educate patients and families on preventive care and treatment plans.
• Maintain confidential health records and ensure proper referrals when needed.

Skills

APN (Nurse Practitioner)

PA/Physician Assistant

BLS Certification

Education

LA Licensure (Nurse Practitioner)

LA Medical Board PA licensure

Job description

Description

School based APC- FNP or PA

Tioga Junior High School

Under the supervision of the School Based Health Centers Director, the advanced practice clinician has the responsibility and accountability for providing primary care to clinic patients as allowed under the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act.

Practice will remain within the scope delineated by education training. The advanced practice clinician provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols.

The advanced practice clinician is responsible for participating in development, execution of and periodic review of the written policies governing the services which the health center provides.

The advanced practice clinician, in conjunction with the Medical Director, participates in the periodic review of the patient's health records under his/her care. The advanced practice clinician arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the health center.The advanced practice clinician assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred to other providers.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrates behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities

• When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statues and rules relating to advanced practice and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category.
• The advanced practice clinician shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced practice preparation.
• The advanced practice clinician acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of person who are ill, inured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes, and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness.
• When providing medical aspects of care, advanced practice clinicians shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization.
• The advanced practice clinician will assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting.
• The advanced practice nurse will effectively identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care.
• The advanced practice clinician is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments
• Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice.
• Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manager illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive lifestyle choices
• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health
• Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee
• Education patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
• Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, and/or referral
• Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, and professional literature
• Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting
• Participate in basic science, and clinical research projects
• Prepare statistical reports and analysis to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions
• Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records
• This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee on Quality Assurance), JCAHC (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards

Requirements

• Current Licensure through the LA State Board of Nursing or licensed physician assistant by the LA Medical Board or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, English required, bilingual (English/Spanish/French) preferred
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
• BLS obtained by the American Heart Association

Work Type

Full Time