STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
health care services to the extent to which she/he is licensed and/or certified.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the general supervision of the Director- Ob/Gyn, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness, and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories
Identifies short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, provide information, and recommend options and course of action
Orders diagnostic tests such as mammograms, ultrasound, bone density scans, colonoscopies, and blood work, and interprets these test results
Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens and promoting wellness and health maintenance
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress
Maintains outpatient records by documenting patient care services
Record statistics, conduct research, and compile reports as deemed necessary by the organization
Performs referrals to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions for medications and equipment, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment
Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
Instructs nurses, medical assistants, back-office assistants regarding assistance with patient care
Performs Well Woman Exams (WWE), Perimenopause / Menopause/ HRT management
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program (graduation from one of these programs requires a high school diploma or equivalency)
Current approval by the Joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts
Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Arizona
Master of Science in Health Sciences or related field require