Nurse Practitioner Job Description New Haven CT

Job Description for health care professional seeking Nurse Practitioner Job.

Common Nurse Practitioner Job Duties

• Performs comprehensive assessment of patient symptoms
• Diagnosis of ailment or injury
• Treatment planning for ailments or injuries
• Coordinates patient care including ordering of laboratory tests and radiographic studies
• Teaches and promotes health maintenance
• Prescribes medications according to established protocols
• Refers patients/residents to appropriate licensed physicians
• Orders transfers to the hospital
• Documents care in patient medical records
• Consults with nursing staff as needed

Common Nurse Practitioner Job Skills

• Extremely detail oriented
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to set priorities and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Considers individual needs in assessments
• Works as a team member

Common Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 year degree in approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• 4 year degree preferred or 2 year degree with 2 years of experience.
• CPR Certification
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
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