The Nurse Practitioner is a vital member of the healthcare team, providing primary care to patients in a clinic setting. Under the supervision of the Health Centers Director, the NP has the responsibility and accountability for delivering exceptional patient care, adhering to the scope delineated by education/training. The NP provides comprehensive care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols. This includes documenting all medical evaluations, diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA, JCAHO, federal and state regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include collaborating with other healthcare providers, practicing within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to their educational preparation, and acting independently and/or in collaboration with the healthcare team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured, or experiencing changes in normal health processes. The NP also plays a crucial role in disease prevention and health promotion, effectively identifying, evaluating, and addressing issues while administering quality patient care. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating health care treatments, obtaining history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice, assessing and interpreting laboratory and radiological findings, utilizing critical thinking skills to individualize patient care, prescribing medications and supportive therapies, performing advanced procedures, educating patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications, working in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, synthesizing new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, and professional literature, teaching other healthcare professionals, participating in basic science and clinical research projects, preparing statistical reports and analyses, maintaining legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Current licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing OR Licensed Physician Assistant by the Louisiana State Medical Board or the ability to obtain prior to employment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills English required, bilingual (English/Spanish; English/French) preferred. Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment BLS obtained by the American Heart Association Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time