Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at David Raines Community Health Centers plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to children in the Shreveport/Bossier area. This position involves providing direct pediatric care, conducting thorough physical examinations, diagnosing and managing illnesses, developing individualized care plans, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct pediatric care to clinic patients, including examination, diagnosis and treatment according to established policy and protocol.
• Conducts thorough physical examinations and health assessments of pediatric patients.
• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic illnesses in children, including prescribing medications as necessary.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare team members.
• Educates patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and management of health conditions.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Pediatric Nursing.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Louisiana.
• Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a pediatric healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Commensurate with experience.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• 11 paid holidays each year.
• Paid time off and extended leave days.
• Discounted services.
• Loan repayment options.
• Continuing education days.

WHO WE ARE?

We are David Raines Community Health Centers, dedicated to providing quality, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive health services to all. With six center locations and twelve school-based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana, we also have a licensed patient pharmacy and a state-approved Medicaid application center. We offer transportation for medical and dental appointments, and our staff collaborates to achieve our mission, vision, and purpose every day.

HOW TO APPLY?

All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting sites such as Glassdoor or Indeed.