Join Christus Health as a Nurse Practitioner, where you'll provide essential primary care to school-aged children and adolescents, ensuring their health needs are met within a supportive environment. Your expertise will directly impact the well-being of young patients, making a difference in their lives.
Key Responsibilities
Provides primary health care in school setting.
Elicits pertinent medical and psycho-social history.
Performs physical examinations.
Orders and/or performs laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Documents in the medical record according to policy.
Completes medical evaluation forms.
Develops preliminary interpretation of diagnostic tests.
Develops plan of care for students.
Administers/prescribes medications as needed.
Provides education/training of patient/family members.
Advocates on behalf of students concerning physical health issues.