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School Based Health Center Nurse Practitioner - na Jefferson Parish Schools

Jefferson Parish Schools · Harvey, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite

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Position Description:
The SBHC Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary healthcare, as outlined by Jefferson Parish Schools and
the Office of Public Health.


Reports to:
Coordinator of School Based Health Centers, the Executive Director of Health and Related Services, and the
Medical Director of the School Based Health Center.


Scope of Responsibility:

  • Elicits a comprehensive health history and performs a physical assessment, sports or comprehensive physical
  • according to the Office of Public Health standards. The NP uses skills of observation, inspection, palpation,
  • percussion and auscultation as well as basic instruments and indicated screening procedures for the purpose of
  • reporting or referring to a medical doctor any abnormal findings.
  • The nurse practitioner is directly accountable to the medical director in matters that pertain to medical
  • practice. They are accountable and shall work cooperatively with the Coordinator of SBHCS and the Executive
  • Director of Health and Related Services in all other matters that pertain to the efficient operation of the center.
  • Assesses, plans, implements, documents, and evaluates primary healthcare to students according to SBHC
  • protocols, referring to the physician when indicated.
  • Serves as a consultant to the registered nurse and medical assistants directly or by telephone in matters
  • concerning center policy and clinical issues.
  • Manage health/medical crises appropriately with referrals to outside sources as necessary.
  • Develops and maintains accurate and comprehensive health records by using the electronic medical record on
  • SBHC enrolled students.
  • Administers medication as prescribed and follows protocols as described in collaborative practice with the
  • doctor.
  • Attends staff meetings of school-based health centers and in-services.
  • Willingness to accept precept medical students.
  • Coordinating/promoting student and staff wellness and wellness activities.
  • Follows SBHC confidentiality policy and the mandated federal guidelines.
  • Maintains required professional certification. Holds a current license as Nurse Practitioner, in the State of
  • Louisiana, and Certification by Louisiana State Board of Nursing and Advanced Practitioner of Nursing Board
  • Certification.
  • Maintain and upgrade nurse practitioner skills through continuing education as required by the Louisiana State
  • Board of Nursing.
  • Maintains a current collaborative practice with the medical director of the SBHC as directed by the Louisiana
  • State Board of Nursing.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of School Based Health Centers, Executive Director of
  • Health and Related Services, and Medical Director of the School Based Health Center.
  • SBHC NP Rev. 7-2024 1

 

Skills and Qualifications:

  • We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student
  • achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also
  • demonstrate:
  • Master’s degree in Nursing – Family Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from an accredited university/college
  • Holds a current Louisiana nurse practitioner license in family or pediatric medicine.
  • 3+ years of progressively increasing experience as a nurse practitioner.
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
  • Holds and maintains current certification in CPR.
  • Acquires a minimum of 10 contact hours of continuing education in subjects related to school nursing.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations as well as school system regulations
  • regarding schools.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled in Google Suite.
  • Knowledge of telehealth platforms.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in multiple settings.
  • The ability to be an engaging change agent and culture-creator that can inspire and motivate.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to
  • make decisions and recommendations.
  • Collaborative management style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels
  • to drive decision-making and results.
  • High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently
  • demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Bilingual
  • Two years of experience working with children/adolescents and their families.

 

Physical Involvement:

  • Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 10 pounds is required.
  • Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Compensation:

  • JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.  
  • JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.

 

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