Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Well-Child & Immunization Lead

Vantage Health Partners; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Lake Charles, LA, seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our on-site clinic. The role focuses on well-child exams, immunizations, and managing acute and chronic pediatric illnesses in collaboration with physicians.

You will educate families, document thoroughly in the EHR, and participate in community health outreach. This full-time position offers professional growth and continuing education support.

Qualifications

• Master's (MSN) or Doctorate (DNP) in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active Louisiana APRN license as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• PNP board certification through PNCB or ANCC.
• Proven expertise in well-child exams and immunization administration.
• Strong skills in managing acute and chronic pediatric illnesses.
• Proficiency in patient histories, physical examinations, and treatment planning.
• Preferred: 2+ years of pediatric clinical experience.
• Preferred: Strong family education skills and the ability to communicate complex health information clearly.
• Preferred: Proficiency with EHR documentation systems.
• Preferred: Experience collaborating with physicians and community health outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive well-child examinations, including growth and developmental assessments.
• Administer and manage immunization schedules in accordance with current guidelines.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric illnesses.
• Perform patient histories and physical examinations for pediatric patients.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and self-care.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in community outreach and health education programs.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and practice guidelines.

Skills

Well-child exams

Immunizations

Pediatric care

Family education

EHR documentation

Education

Master's (MSN) or Doctorate (DNP) in Nursing

Louisiana APRN license (Pediatric NP)

PNP board certification (PNCB/ANCC)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vantage Health Partners in Lake Charles, LA, seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our on-site clinic. The role focuses on well-child exams, immunizations, and managing acute and chronic pediatric illnesses in collaboration with physicians.

You will educate families, document thoroughly in the EHR, and participate in community health outreach. This full-time position offers professional growth and continuing education support.