Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

• Uses practice guidelines and clinical judgment to carry out duties.
• Accepts responsibility for individual patient care as well as responsibility for addressing broader health care needs and issues; works with others in these areas.
• Receives direction from collaborating physicians for medical management of patient care.
• Receives direction from Administration regarding nursing responsibilities and management.

Responsibilities

Clinical Component

Obtaining a relevant health and medical history,

Formulating the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and clinical finding.

Ordering appropriate diagnostic tests,

Consistent with the appropriate plan of care and practice guidelines,

Accurately conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests,

Determining the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes

Following clinic policies and procedures.

Participates as a team member in the provision of medical and health care, interacting with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care.

Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.

Works proactively with collaborating physicians and Administration to analyze and resolve productivity problems.

Clinical procedures relevant to specialty area.

Establishes and meets annual professional goals.

Maintains CPR certification.

Participates in regular Advanced Practice meetings.

Physical Demands

Knowledge & Skills

Experience and Education