NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Primary School Based

at  Christus Health

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the School-Based Health Centers Director, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable 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 NP provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols. The NP is responsible for participating in the development, execution of and periodic review of the written policies governing the services which the health center provides. The NP, in conjunction with the Medical Director, participates in the periodic review of the patient’s health records under his/her care. The NP arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the health center. The NP 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 CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Louisiana State Medical Board or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
• BLS obtained by the American Heart Association

Please refer the Job description for details