Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May, focus on health promotion or disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic test such as lab work and x-rays. May, prescribe medication. Must be a registered nurse who have specialized graduate education.

Job Description

• Prescribe medication dosage, routes, and frequencies based on patients’ characteristics such as age and gender.
• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic test as complete blood counts (CBC’s), electrocardiograms (EKG’s), and radiographs (x-rays).
• Analyze and interpret patients’ history, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate
• Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
• Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and
• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally
• Counsel patients about drug regimens, possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the- counter (OTC) medications, and herbal
• Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health
• Detect and respond to adverse drug
• Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients’ individual
• Understand Electronic Health Record, utilize to its fullest capabilities, and have record complete within policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or science of nursing
• Must have 1 year experience as a practicing Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certified from AANP or ANCC
• Current State Nursing License as a Registered Nurse
• Current State Nursing License as a Certified Nurse Practitioner
• ACLS PALS. BLS
• DEA, CSR

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Giving full attention to what other people are say, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Talking with others; convey information effectively.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Considering the relative cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.