JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical care to patients, based upon his/her specialty training, through an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach that takes into consideration the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Maintains the standard of clinical care, using diagnostic testing appropriately and providing appropriate treatment
- Considers the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease
- Uses diagnostic testing appropriately yet cost-effectively, and providing appropriate treatment
Patient Focus
- Effectively engages patients in their care
Checking, Examining, and Recording
- Maintains complete and comprehensive documentation
Professionalism
- Seeks physician consultation when appropriate
- Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all aspects of patient care
Compliance, Policy, and Procedure
- Shows meaningful progress toward quality improvement goals
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Computer skills including Microsoft office suite, electronic medical records and practice management system
