What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at David Raines Community Health Center?
David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!
The Family Medical Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of the Medical Director and in close coordination with the other Health Center personnel. The Family Medical NP provides medical care to all clinic patients, to include examination, diagnosis and treatment, with referrals to specialists or hospitals where indicated.
Essential Skills:
- Provides medical care to clinic patients including examination, diagnosis and treatment according to established policy and protocol, under the supervision of physicians.
- Meets with other members of the staff and participates in planning and implementing health services improvements.
- Frequent contact is maintained with the Medical Director to whom he/she is responsible.
- Adheres to the standards of medical practice; is responsible for treatment diagnosis, referrals, consultation and assist in medical education for both patients and center staff.
- Counsels with patients regarding medical and other problems, which might affect the patients’ health.
- Documents each and every patient visit in their medical record.
- As a member of the health team, is an example in attitude toward patients and staff, performing duties with respect to the dignity, confidentiality and modesty of patients.
- Must be available to rotate on occasion, as may be necessary, to other DRCHC sites (Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport).
- Provides comprehensive patient care with appropriate EHR documentation to all patients in compliance with Joint Commission and Patient Centered Medical Home standards of care.
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing with concentration in Nurse Practitioner required.
- Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner to practice in the State of Louisiana.
- Experience with electronic health records required, preferably Next Gen or similar EHS.
- Must be available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.
WHAT WE OFFER? 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.
WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.
