Position Overview
Advanced Practice Provider Job Title: CNP, CNS or PA Reports to: Director or Department Manager/Collaborating Physician General Summary: An exempt position consistent with applicant#s certification, performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient#s medical, physical, and psychosocial status, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients.# Works closely, with or beside physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.# May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., pediatrics, cardiology.# Essential Job Responsibilities: #Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination. Orders/performs appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.# Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other...