PRN Family Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
David Raines Community Health Centers is seeking a PRN Family Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care to clinic patients on an as-needed basis with a flexible, non-fixed schedule. The practitioner works under the supervision of the Medical Director and in close coordination with other Health Center personnel. Care includes examination, diagnosis, and treatment, with referrals to specialists or hospitals when indicated. The practitioner provides comprehensive patient care in accordance with established policies, protocols, and standards of medical practice. The role includes counseling patients, maintaining complete medical records and appropriate EHR documentation, participating in health service improvements and medical education, and upholding patient dignity, confidentiality, and modesty. The practitioner may occasionally rotate among DRCHC sites in Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport. Work locations vary.
Requirements
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with a family nurse practitioner focus.
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner to practice in Louisiana.
- Valid Family Nurse Practitioner certification from AANP or ANCC.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Active DEA licensure.
- Experience with electronic health records.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.
- Experience with NextGen or a similar EHR system is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical care to clinic patients, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment, according to established policy and protocol and under physician supervision.
- Participate with staff in planning and implementing improvements to health services.
- Maintain frequent contact with and be responsible to the Medical Director.
- Provide treatment, diagnosis, referrals, consultation, and assistance with medical education for patients and center staff.
- Counsel patients regarding medical and other problems that may affect their health.
- Document every patient visit in the patient's medical record.
- Treat patients and staff respectfully while protecting patient dignity, confidentiality, and modesty.
- Provide comprehensive patient care with appropriate EHR documentation in compliance with Joint Commission and Patient Centered Medical Home standards of care.
- Be available to rotate occasionally to other DRCHC sites, as necessary.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays each year.
- Paid time off.
- Extended leave days.
- Discounted services.
- Loan repayment eligibility options.
- Benefit eligibility depends on position and job classification.
