Nurse Practitioner- Part Time or PRN

Franklin Medical Center • Jonesville, LA

2d

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services in a Rural Health Clinic (RHC) setting. This role emphasizes preventative care, chronic disease management, acute care treatment, and health education for patients across the lifespan. The FNP works both independently and collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality, accessible healthcare in an underserved rural community.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of Louisiana.
• CPR and ACLS certification are required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Interpersonal skills and compassion
• Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Basic computer skills
• Capable of adapting to a changing, high stress, and fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as function as a team member

Nice To Haves

• Experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, including history-taking, physical exams, and risk assessments for patients of all ages
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests such as labs, EKGs, and imaging
• Prescribe medications, durable medical equipment, and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice and state regulations
• Perform common in-office procedures depending on training and office needs
• Collaborate with clinic physicians, specialists, behavioral health providers, and ancillary services to coordinate comprehensive care
• Make appropriate referrals for specialty care, community resources, and social support services
• Communicate test results, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions clearly to patients and families
• Document all patients encounters accurately and in compliance with Rural Health Clinic (RHC) and regulatory standards
• Participate in community outreach efforts, health fairs, and public health initiatives important to the rural population
• Support health literacy and advocate for underserved patients facing financial, transportation, or social barriers
• Follow RHC-specified operational and billing requirements, including CMS documentation and supervision guidelines
• Participate in quality reporting programs or other clinic-required quality measures
• Maintain knowledge of state Nurse Practitioner Act, federal regulations, and evidence-based clinical guidelines
• Uphold patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA standards
• Adhere to all clinic infection control, hazardous waste, and pharmacy protocols
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors
• Participate in a periodic review of the patients’ health records as part of performance and quality improvement
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees