Disease, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Patient Care, Treatment Plan
Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage
patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient
advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments,
diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols
to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with
state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.
Minimum Required
Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.
Preferred/Desired
1-year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a pulmonary and sleep medicine clinic setting.B
Baptist Memorial Health Care