Family Nurse Practitioner

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.

• 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.

TITLE:

Family Nurse Practitioner

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Department:
Health Center Operations

Reports to:

Clinical Supervisor

Union Exempt:
No

Date Last Reviewed: 07/22/2024

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.

• 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…