What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine position at CMU Health?
Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :
The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner will be involved in a variety of patient care activities, conducted under the supervision of designated family medicine attending faculty, and in close collaboration with the residents of the family medicine residency program (as applicable).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures. 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 as needed 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 medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
- Refers patients to appropriate consultants or to specialized health resources for treatment.
- Responds to nursing and medical staff queries and pages concerning patient needs Performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, maintains BLS and PEARS certification.
- Exhibits organizational communication and leadership skills, accountability, judgment and decision making.
- Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet and exercise, emotional health, and health maintenance.
- Serves as a member of selected committees, as directed by the Program Director
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
CMU is an AA / EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
