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Women's Health Nurse Practitioner:
Job Description
Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient interviews and chart reviews, assessing presenting illness, risk factors, family history, and social/cultural factors and performs appropriate physical exam.
Orders laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including a consultation with the supervising physician(s) for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis including identification of any health risks. Develops and implements a treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medication and or injections in compliance with the medical practice protocols and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medication and treatment. Educates patients regarding health promotion and illness prevention. Prepares Medical documentation for the charts including updating patient medical chart by posting exam, test results, diagnosis, medications and treatment in the electronic health record.
Education: High School Diploma, BSN required, MSN, Successful completion of Advanced Practitioner Training and certified as a practitioner in women's health from an approved nurse practitioner program.
Job Type: Full-time
