Nurse Practitioner- Part Time or PRN Job Jonesville Louisiana USA,Healthcare

Location: Jonesville

JOB SUMMARY

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.

JOB

RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to:
Rural Health Clinic Director
Positions Directly Supervised:
None
Regular Contact with:
All Rural Health personnel, Physicians, and the public.

MISSION STATEMENT

As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training: Must be a Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of Louisiana. CPR and ACLS certification are required.

Work Experience: Experience desirable but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Physical Requirements:

Ability to move about the office and facility to perform job functions and provide services as well as access various departments and patient care areas.
May remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Perform manual dexterity tasks such as taking vital signs, administering injections, and utilizing medical equipment
Constantly position self, such as bending, stooping, etc. to maintain and access office and medical equipment and provide patient care.
Ability to work in a fast paced stressful environment
Operates a computer, office, and patient care machinery.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients,…


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