Family Nurse Practitioner

TITLE: Family Nurse Practitioner

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Health Center Operations

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Union Exempt: No

Date Last Reviewed: 07/22/2024

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor and directly supervised by a licensed Physician, provides primary medical and preventive care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses in their assigned health center(s). May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts physical exams for all age groups to include health histories, labs, and other tests as appropriate with a focus on prevention.
• Diagnoses and treats injuries and illnesses, both chronic and severe.
• Prescribes medications and maintains medication log for in/out and distribution/dispense.
• Orders laboratory tests and interprets results.
• Consults with physicians and other medical specialists as required for complex medical care.
• Orders prescription refills and medication callbacks
• Contacts patients through telephone to schedule appointments and do follow-ups.
• Performs specialized procedures to include suturing, biopsies, and nail removals.
• Performs specialized exams to include PAP's, eye exams, and otoscopic exams.
• Consults with pharmacy technician for optimal drugs and dosages and to prevent drug interactions.
• Charts and documents all patient interactions.
• Participates in immunization clinics well child clinics, diabetes screenings, and health promotion.
• Participates in education and training of nurses and medical assistants to improve their clinical skills.
• Provides counseling to parents and/or children, focusing on preventive health care.
• Performs emergency lifesaving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
• Notifies supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
• Provides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical residents engaged in specific clinical activities.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Participate in site and organizational quality assurance and improvement.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.