School Based Health Center Nurse Practitioner - East Jefferson High
School Based Health Center Nurse Practitioner - East Jefferson High
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Job Description
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 schoolbased health centers and inservices.
- 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. 72024 1
Skills and Qualifications:
- We seek detailoriented independent selfstarters 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:
- Masters 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 culturecreator that can inspire and motivate.
- Exceptional analytical and problemsolving 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 decisionmaking 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.
- JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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