SUMMARY:

Provide a full range of nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the Commanding Officer (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in collaboration with a physician. Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses. Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated. Order diagnostic tests as applicable. Prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling. Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness. Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility.  Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries. Assesses patients. Completes orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines. Participates in the orientation of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate. Serves and participates in committees, functions and other meetings as directed.  Provides relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with decision-making and process improvement. Participates in customer service initiatives, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services. Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives. Must follow site required health screening and immunization requirements. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.