Nurse Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• Provides primary care medical services for assigned patients, including preventive physical examinations, evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and referrals to appropriate specialties or facilities. • Orders, performs, interprets and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate • Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate • Performs appropriate medical procedures within the provider's scope of the practice • Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable • Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted • Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care • Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials • Documents within the electronic medical record system (Athena), according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner • Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel • Takes actions to ensure continuity of care for patients • Physician team members collaborate with PA and NP members as needed • All providers are expected to become DOT certified within 3 months of their hire date

Physical Demands and Working Conditions