NURSE PRACTITIONER

Duties/Responsibilities

• Uses 2 patient identifiers before providing care or treatment.
• Orders appropriate tests & treatments for preventative & diagnostic purposes.
• A reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention & as needed, & documents.
• Demonstrated comprehensive history taking of health & medical history.
• Conducts a thorough physical exam based on age & history.
• Identifies health & medical risk factors.
• Demonstrates appropriate diagnosis based on history, physical exam & test results.
• Interprets diagnosis studies (lab tests, x-rays, EKG).
• Performs appropriate consultations & referrals as needed to other health professionals or community agencies.
• Prescribes medications as needed.
• Prescribes non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Assists in surgical procedures such as suturing, splinting, & biopsies.
• Develops a plan of care plus medical decision making skills.
• Collaborates with collaborating MD as needed.
• Collaborates with fellow medical team in order to provide comprehensive care.
• Communicates effectively with patients/families.
• Determines effectiveness of prescribed treatment & education plans.
• Completes team member physicals as assigned.
• Participates in quality assurance reviews.
• Utilizes community resources.
• Facilitates patient participation in care.
• Standardizes care following established guidelines.
• Maintains accurate & timely documentation.
• Maintains confidential files.
• Observes HIPAA regulations, policies & procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent communication & organization skills.
• Detail oriented & able to multi-task.
• Able to operate basic office equipment & work on a computer.
• Able to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, various electrical/battery-operated equipment.