PNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - PRN

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

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 and life span. Must have preference for working with and assisting people; must be able to handle a variety of situations and effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and education levels. Will be expected to follow policies and procedures and supports 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. 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. The NP will be scheduled in the clinic and available to provide patient care services as business needs arise.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• Graduate of a State Board and or NLM accredited school of nursing or equivalent; graduated of a State Board and NLN accredited Advance Nurse Practitioner program; State certification required; National certification preferred; Master's Degree required. Must possess dexterity to operate computers, perform phlebotomies, start IV's, give injections, etc.

Experience

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas required, current certification to practice as an Advance Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas required.
• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the American Nurse Association preferred, but not required.
• American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of employment.