Nurse Practitioner

Position Description

Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides critical care to patients, acting as an assistant to physicians in the hospital setting.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnosing complex conditions, ordering/interpreting diagnostics, prescribing medication, performing invasive procedures (e.g., intubation, central lines), and managing treatment plans.