Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides generalized healthcare services to clinic patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate within approved protocols for health management of acute and chronically ill patients.

• Meet with patients in a clinic setting.

• Identify health status by taking medical histories, performing examinations, and evaluating test results.

• Initiate and evaluate screening and diagnostic procedures.

• Assess the health status of each patient and initiate appropriate therapeutic intervention.

• Provide patients with comprehensive information to allow for informed decision-making.

• Determine which cases to refer to a physician for further diagnosis and treatment.

• Serve as a clinical consultant to nursing and paramedic personnel.

• Coordinate with the patient care team to develop treatment plans.

• Assess and report on patient progress.

• Keep current and accurate records.

• Interact professionally with the patient and the patient s family or representatives.

• Consider patient cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors.

• Respond to medical emergencies as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.