Nurse Practitioner - Primary School Based Health - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Assesses the physical and psychosocial
status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical
examination, and diagnostic tests. Interprets data, develops and
implements therapeutic plans, and follows through on a continuum of
care across the health-illness continuum in a school-based setting.
Candidates will be expected to follow policies and procedures and
support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
Responsibilities: Provides diagnosis and treatment of common acute
illnesses, prevention and maintenance healthcare to patients with
stable chronic illnesses, perform physical examinations for
patients within prescribed guidelines in a school-based setting
Provide health education to patients as required. Maintain accurate
records, medication lists, and documentation of care and follow-up
for administrative purposes and reimbursement services. Maintains
competence in clinical practice, supervises and intervenes with
clinical issues and support/directs triage by clinical staff when
necessary. Adheres to drug formulary developed by the practice.
Experience NP with family medicine experience is preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current certification to
practice as an Advance Nurse Practitioner in the State of Louisiana
required. Board Certification as an advanced practice clinician is
required American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of
employment. ACLS certification recommended. Work Schedule: 5 Days -
8 Hours Work Type: Full Time Recruiter: Richelle Howell
richelle.howell@christushealth.org
Keywords: Christus Health, Lafayette , Nurse Practitioner - Primary School Based Health - Full Time, Healthcare , Lake Charles, Louisiana
