Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Expert Child Health Care

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Texas seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and manage care across the health-illness continuum. You will perform comprehensive exams, provide acute and preventive care, and develop therapeutic plans for patients with diverse backgrounds.

The NP will coordinate care with clinicians and support staff to ensure high-quality outcomes. Requirements include NP licensure in Texas, Master’s in Nursing, and current BLS certification; CNMs or NPs with national

Qualifications

• Graduate of a State Board and or NLN accredited school of nursing or equivalent.
• Graduated from a State Board and NLN accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program.
• State certification required; National certification preferred; Master’s Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of clients via interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests to develop and implement therapeutic plans.
• Provide diagnosis and treatment of common acute illnesses and preventive care for patients with stable chronic conditions.
• Maintain accurate records, medication lists, and documentation of care for administrative and reimbursement purposes.
• Supervise clinical staff and intervene with clinical issues; direct triage when necessary.
• Follow the clinic’s drug formulary; be scheduled to provide patient care as business needs arise.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner licensure

BLS certification

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

State/NLN accredited NP program

National certification preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Texas seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and manage care across the health-illness continuum. You will perform comprehensive exams, provide acute and preventive care, and develop therapeutic plans for patients with diverse backgrounds.

The NP will coordinate care with clinicians and support staff to ensure high-quality outcomes. Requirements include NP licensure in Texas, Master’s in Nursing, and current BLS certification; CNMs or NPs with national