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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Nurse Practitioner-Student Health Services