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 families on health maintenance and disease prevention, 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

• 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.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Benefits

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

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the patient population and the organization.