School Based Health Center Nurse Practitioner

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 school-based health centers and in-services.
• 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.
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Skills and Qualifications:

• We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters 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:
• Master’s 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 culture-creator that can inspire and motivate.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving 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 decision-making 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.  
• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.