Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Tasks

• Examine patients and ask about their symptoms
• Diagnose common illnesses and health problems
• Prescribe medications when needed
• Order and review lab tests and medical exams
• Treat minor injuries and illnesses
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure
• Provide vaccinations and routine health screenings

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification: Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) licenseActive Nurse Practitioner license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• DEA license if prescribing controlled medications