Market Range: 15
Hiring Salary: Salary Commensurate Based on Education and Experienc e
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Nurse Practitioner at University Health services provides continuous, comprehensive care through disease management, health promotion, health education, and preventative health services for patients in the student health center and/or primary care clinic. This position diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provides episodic and chronic care, as well as screening and educational assistance to clinic patients .
- Obtains and interprets patients' history, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests such as laboratory results, EKGs, and imaging studies.
- Develops appropriate treatment plans and performs diagnostic screenings/immunizations based on evidence-based practice guidelines and professional standard of care.
- Recognizes signs of mental or emotional illness in patient and refers for appropriate behavioral health evaluation and treatment.
- Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
- Counsels patients about drug regimens, possible side effects or interactions with other substances.
- Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.
- Participates in continuing nursing education and training to keep abreast of current developments in the industry.
- Serves as a clinical resource for RNs, LPNs, CMAs, lab personnel, patient services representatives, and patient account specialists.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
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