NP, Nurse Practitioner - Buckeye School Based health Center

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description:

Description Summary: The Nurse Practitioner has the responsibility and accountability 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 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. Requirements: * One-year recent experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills English required, bilingual (English/Spanish; English/French) preferred * Current Louisiana NP License * Current BLS Card or obtained within 6 months of hire Work Type: Full Time

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