Nurse Practitioner Hourly - Natchitoches School Based Clinic

When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statues and rules relating to advanced practice and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category. The advanced practice clinician shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced practice preparation. The advanced practice clinician acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of person who are ill, inured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes, and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness.

When providing medical aspects of care, advanced practice clinicians shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization. The advanced practice clinician will assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting.

The advanced practice nurse will effectively identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care. The advanced practice clinician is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues. Plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice.

Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings. Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manager illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive lifestyle choices Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, and/or referral Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, and professional literature Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting Participate in basic science, and clinical research projects Prepare statistical reports and analysis to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee on Quality Assurance), JCAHC (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards