Position Overview
Overview The Nurse Practitioner utilizes the nursing process to meet the health care needs of patients. The Nurse Practitioner's practice is based on established standards of care and is supervised by the designated physician. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner promotes teamwork among co-workers and adheres to patient satisfaction principles. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the clinic director and to the designated physician.
Essential Duties - Appropriate utilization of available healthcare resources.
- Communicates effectively and positively with patients and co-workers.
- Completes and locks charts timely and according to policy requirements.
- Consults with Medical Director or Collaborating physician as needed.
- Diagnoses and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments under the direction of the designated physician.
- Ensures confidentiality of patients, co-workers, an...