SWLA Center for Health Services·Lafayette, Louisiana
The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services including diagnosis, treatment, and physical examinations for patients in an ambulatory school setting. They collaborate with physicians to manage patient care plans and ensure compliance with HRSA and other healthcare standards.
JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner - Carencro Middle School DEPARTMENT: Medical SUPERVISED BY: Chief Health Officer
1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or a nurse practitioner program recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. 2. Hold an advanced or graduate nursing degree or an APRN certification and current with the LSBN requirements for CEU’s. 3. Hold a current, unencumbered LA license to practice nursing and advanced practice registered nursing. 4. Experience in writing policies and procedures. 5. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. 6. Ability to relate with effectiveness to employees of the Health Center. 7. Critical thinking skills and an ability to work through processes in an objective manner. 8. Sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position. 9. Knowledge of Health Center Practice management and EMR platforms.
1. Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and /or previous medical record, etc. 2. Prescribes medications according to therapeutic goals and SWLA protocols, explains treatment to patients and families. 3. Assesses, diagnoses, implements treatment, evaluates and monitors patients’ health status. 4. Performs complete physical examinations on patients. 5. Orders routine and diagnostic lab and x-ray studies according to standing orders. 6. Diagnoses acute and chronic illness based on clinical findings, laboratory and x-ray reports and/or the results of other diagnostic procedures according to approved protocols. 7. Formulates initiates and monitors patient management plans for patients assigned to the Family Nurse Practitioner, using protocols and/or consultation with a supervising physician. 8. Serves as Team Leader of SWLA Redesign Team® assigned to practitioner. 9. Refers patients requiring hospitalization or assessment and management of conditions to supervising physicians or appropriate specialists. Follows patient’s progress with physician. 10. Renders emergency care and treatment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, starting I-V fluids, medications and sutures lacerations. 11. Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary. 12. Understands and comply with applicable federal/state laws and standards of conduct as related to assigned job duties. 13. Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews record regularly and obtains physician counter signatures where necessary. 14. Attends all medical staff meetings and participates in Primary Health Services Center Q/A program. 15. Participates in departmental or organizational quality/continuous performance improvement activity. 16. Attains goals or improvements established for the employee. 17. Consults with Chief Health Officer/other physicians daily to ensure compliance with HRSA, JACHO and NCQA requirements. 18. Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary to ensure that Redesign teams are staffed effectively. 19. Ensures that patient flow meets Redesign benchmarks and cycle times are at or less 45 minutes. 20. Assumes additional duties, when necessary, as required by SWLA to meet the goal of providing primary health care services. 21. Recommends modifications, additions or deletions of personnel policies to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide patient care coverage. 22. Initiates and participates in problem solving policy forming conferences for patient care services. Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services. 23. Participates in management, medical staff and clinical leaders in the facility’s decision-making process. 24. Plans and recommendations for the CHO-Health Services Director for new facilities or equipment or modifications.
Candidates must hold an advanced nursing degree or APRN certification and a valid, unencumbered Louisiana nursing license and DEA number. Certification in BLS and ACLS is required, along with proficiency in EMR platforms and Microsoft Office.
Market context
School-based nurse practitioner roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for accessible student health services and primary care support in school settings. These positions can be competitive because they typically require an advanced nursing degree or APRN certification, a valid Louisiana nursing license and DEA number, plus BLS, ACLS, EMR, and Microsoft Office proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your credentials match before applying.
