Family Medicine, NP/PA - Family Medicine
Job Description
Description
School based APC- FNP or PA
\nJena High School - Jena, LA
\nUnder the supervision of the School Based Health Centers Director, the advanced practice clinician has the responsibility and accountability for providing primary care to clinic patients as allowed under the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act.
\nPractice will remain within the scope delineated by education training. The advanced practice clinician provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols.
\nThe advanced practice clinician is responsible for participating in development, execution of and periodic review of the written policies governing the services which the health center provides.
\nThe advanced practice clinician, in conjunction with the Medical Director, participates in the periodic review of the patient's health records under his/her care. The advanced practice clinician arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the health center.The advanced practice clinician assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred to other providers.
\nThis 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 the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
\nResponsibilities:
\nWhen collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statues and rules relating to advanced practice and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category.
\nThe advanced practice clinician shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced practice preparation.
\nThe advanced practice clinician acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of person who are ill, inured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes, and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness.
\nWhen providing medical aspects of care, advanced practice clinicians shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization.
\nThe advanced practice clinician will assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting.
\nThe advanced practice nurse will effectively identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care.
\nThe advanced practice clinician is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
\nPlan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments
\nObtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice.
\nAssess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings.
\nUtilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manager illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive lifestyle choices
\nPrescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health
\nPerform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee
\nEducation patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
\nWork in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, and/or referral
\nSynthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, and professional literature
\nTeach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting
\nParticipate in basic science, and clinical research projects
\nPrepare statistical reports and analysis to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions
\nMaintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records
\nThis includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee on Quality Assurance), JCAHC (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards
\nRequirements:
\nCurrent Licensure through the LA State Board of Nursing or licensed physician assistant by the LA Medical Board or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment
\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, English required, bilingual (English/Spanish/French) preferred
\nValid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
\nBLS obtained by the American Heart Association
\nWork Type:
\nPRN
\nRecruiter:
\nRichelle Howell
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