Nurse Practitioner - Infusion Services
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Under the supervision of the School Based
Health Centers Director, 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. Responsibilities: Provides primary health care in school
setting. Elicits pertinent medical and psycho-social history
including patient profile, chief complaint, and history of present
illness, past medical history, social history and review of body
systems. Performs a physical examination as pertinent, modifying
the examination for the nature of the complaint or problem, age/sex
of patient and physical / mental condition of the student. Orders
and /or perform laboratory, x-ray and diagnostic studies
appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of
student. Documents in the medical record according to policy and
procedure. Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
Completes medical evaluation forms including sports physicals and
medical home physicals on qualifying students. Differentiates
between normal and abnormal (including variations of normal)
information obtained from history, physical and screening
examination of the adolescents and pediatric patients. Develops
preliminary interpretation of diagnostic test and other data
results, (history, physical, laboratory, and x-ray studies) with
impression as to severity, etiology and immediacy of patient’s
problem. Develops plan of care for students with follow up and
referrals as needed. Applies established therapeutic practices to
patient’s problem within the scope of practice demonstrating sound
clinical judgement in decision-making. Administers / prescribes
medications as needed. Initiates appropriate management for
emergency situations until EMS is available. Provides
education/training of patient/family member. Develops a health
management plan considering patient’s problem, age, sex, race and
condition and involve patient’s family as appropriate. Identifies
and documents patient/family educational needs upon initial
assessment. Identifies barriers to learning. Provides teaching
based on identified needs. (cultural, ethnic factors, functional)
Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided. Advocates on
behalf of students concerning physical health issues between
parent, physician, and community. Demonstrates knowledge of NP
specific policies and procedures and the ability to safely and
competently perform quality patient care. Maintains continuing
education as need for licensure. Attends hospital-wide and
school-based health in-services to maintain and increase knowledge
of related issues. Demonstrates knowledge of policies, manuals, and
chain of communications. Obtains necessary training prior to
initial procedure/equipment use. Assures equipment is in operating
order prior to use, adhering to operating guidelines and
differentiates between patient complications and equipment
malfunction. Provides supervision for RN in Center. Conducts chart
review of RNs maintaining scheduling and forms. Conducts annual
department competencies checklist with RN. Orientates RN to new
skills. Provides care in the health center when RN is absent.
Available to RN by telephone for consultation when not on site.
Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing Minimum one year of
experience preferred APRN License in state of employment RN License
in state of employment or compact BLS Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8
Hours Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Alexandria , Nurse Practitioner - Infusion Services, Healthcare , Alexandria, Louisiana
