Duties:

• Performs independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards as defined by the state Board of Nursing.


• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.


• Evaluates health status through the ongoing collection and assessment of health data.


• Performs health teaching and health counseling.


• Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to, supervision of, or teaching of others.


• Executes delegated medical functions.


• Refers patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment.