PRN Family Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The PRN Family Nurse Practitioner at David Raines Community Health Centers performs job duties on an "as needed" basis, working under the supervision of the Medical Director and coordinating with other Health Center personnel. This role provides medical care to all clinic patients, including examinations, diagnoses, and treatments, with referrals to specialists or hospitals as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to clinic patients including examinations, diagnoses, and treatments according to established policy and protocol, under the supervision of physicians.
• Maintains frequent contact with the Medical Director to whom they are responsible.
• Adheres to the standards of medical practice; is responsible for treatment, diagnosis, referrals, consultations, and assists in medical education for both patients and center staff.
• Counsels patients regarding medical and other problems that might affect their health.
• Documents each and every patient visit in their medical record.
• Acts as an example in attitude towards patients and staff, performing duties with respect to the dignity, confidentiality, and modesty of patients.
• Rotates on occasion to other DRCHC sites (Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport) as may be necessary.

Requirements

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing with concentration in Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner to practice in the State of Louisiana.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably Next Gen or similar EHR systems.
• Available to work after hours as required by management.

Qualifications

• Must be available to rotate on occasion, as may be necessary, to other DRCHC sites (Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, and loan repayment eligibility options to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

PRN "as needed" basis; varies DRCHC locations.