Job Summary:

 

 Licensed by the state to provide routine diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency care for patients; may maintain a patient case load and have specialized training in a clinical area. Clinical problems treated by the APRN shall include, but not be limited to health maintenance, common acute illnesses, management of stable chronic disease, minor surgical procedures, office procedures and orthopedics consistent with the community standard for primary care providers  

 

 

 

  

 

Essential Duties:

 

    Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.

    Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.

    Performs complete physical exams and records findings.  Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.

    Manage stable chronic disease in the scope of APRN expertise, and refer patients with illness beyond the scope of expertise to the appropriate specialty or sub-specialty.

    Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

    Administers medications and injections within scope of APRN expertise.

    Interviews and advises patients and family regarding treatment, health and illness prevention.  Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.

    Maintains and reviews patients records, charts and other pertinent information.  Posts test and examination results.

    Uses Universal Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

    Performs related duties as required.

 

Qualifications

 

 

Certifications

 

    Current State RN/APRN license with prescriptive authority.

    CPR certification.

    ANCC certification.

    BCLS required.

 

 

Education

 

    Master's degree in Nursing.

    Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program

 

 

Experience:

One year of previous Nurse Practitioner experience preferred