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NP - Family Medicine Job in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Nurse Practitioner - Primary School Based Health - Full Time

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Professions/Specialties:NP - Family Medicine,General Nurse Practitioner

Location:Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Summary:

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 in a school-based setting. 

Candidates will be expected to follow policies and procedures and support 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 in a school-based setting
  • 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. 

Experience

  • NP/PA with family medicine experience is preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Current certification to practice as an Advance Nurse Practitioner or PA in the State of Louisiana required. 
  • Board Certification as an advanced practice clinician is required 
  • American Heart Association BLS – within two (2) weeks of employment. 
  • ACLS certification recommended. 

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

Recruiter: 

Richelle Howell

richelle.howell@christushealth.org 

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.