| Job Title |
Nurse Practitioner |
| Job Description |
Provides General Medical Care And Treatment To Patients In
Medical Facility, Such As Clinic, Health Center, Or Public
Health Agency, Under Direction Of Physician: Performs Physical
Examinations And Preventive Health Measures Within Prescribed
Guidelines And Instructions Of Physician. Orders, Interprets,
And Evaluates Diagnostic Tests To Identify And Assess Patient's
Clinical Problems And Health Care Needs. Records Physical
Findings, And Formulates Plan And Prognosis, Based On Patient's
Condition. Discusses Case With Physician And Other Health
Professionals To Prepare Comprehensive Patient Care Plan.
Submits Health Care Plan And Goals Of Individual Patients For
Periodic Review And Evaluation By Physician. Prescribes Or
Recommends Drugs Or Other Forms Of Treatment Such As Physical
Therapy, Inhalation Therapy, Or Related Therapeutic Procedures.
May Refer Patients To Physician For Consultation Or To
Specialized Health Resources For Treatment. May Be Designated
According To Field Of Specialization As Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner (medical Ser.). Where State Law Permits, May
Engage In Independent Practice.
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