Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing
presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing
appropriate physical examination.

Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening and therapeutic tests. Seeks other
information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates
data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks; develops and
implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical
practice guidelines and state laws.

Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients regarding health promotion/illness
prevention, recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate
case management information to other professionals and community agencies, prepares documentation for medical
records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications,
and treatment in written/computerized manner.

Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing
education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and
procedures; acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty, complies with patient confidentiality
requirements, promotes patient advocacy, collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical

Two years of nurse practitioner experience

Constantly works near moving mechanical parts

Constantly exposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.

Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals

Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).

Frequently required to walk and move about.

Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.

Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.

Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.

Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.

Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Occasionally required to position self in order to meet patient needs.