What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at The Pediatric Center of SWLA?
Company Description The Pediatric Center of Southwest Louisiana provides expert pediatric care from birth through age 21, supporting children and families through all stages of growth and development. With three locations in Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Moss Bluff, the practice offers comprehensive services including newborn care, immunizations, sick visits, and diagnostic evaluations. A team of pediatricians and nurse practitioners delivers compassionate, family-centered care, supported by convenient scheduling and acceptance of most major insurance plans. The Pediatric Center welcomes growing families, encourages prospective patients to explore its providers and services online, and aims to be the first choice for children’s healthcare in the region.
Role Description This full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner role is based at The Pediatric Center of SWLA’s Sulphur, LA location. The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct pediatric patient care from infancy through young adulthood, including performing well-child visits, sick visits, physical examinations, and developmental screenings. Daily responsibilities include assessing and diagnosing common pediatric conditions, ordering and interpreting appropriate tests, prescribing medications, and creating evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians. The role also involves providing education and counseling to patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, immunizations, and ongoing care needs. The Nurse Practitioner will document encounters in the electronic health record, coordinate follow-up care, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to a supportive, team-based clinic environment.
Qualifications
Role Description This full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner role is based at The Pediatric Center of SWLA’s Sulphur, LA location. The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct pediatric patient care from infancy through young adulthood, including performing well-child visits, sick visits, physical examinations, and developmental screenings. Daily responsibilities include assessing and diagnosing common pediatric conditions, ordering and interpreting appropriate tests, prescribing medications, and creating evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians. The role also involves providing education and counseling to patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, immunizations, and ongoing care needs. The Nurse Practitioner will document encounters in the electronic health record, coordinate follow-up care, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to a supportive, team-based clinic environment.
Qualifications
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in Louisiana and national certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (or Family Nurse Practitioner with strong pediatric experience).
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing); active, unrestricted RN license in Louisiana.
- Demonstrated clinical skills in pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions across ages birth to 21.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building trust with children, adolescents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Ability to provide family-centered education on immunizations, growth and development, nutrition, and preventive care.
- Comfort working in a busy outpatient clinic setting, managing a consistent patient schedule, and collaborating with pediatricians and other nurse practitioners.
- Proficiency with electronic health records, accurate documentation, and adherence to clinical, regulatory, and safety standards.
- Commitment to compassionate, non-judgmental care and to serving diverse families, including those with varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Current BLS certification; PALS certification preferred.
- Prior outpatient pediatric experience is strongly preferred; new graduates with relevant clinical rotations may be considered.