Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status). Work is performed with considerable independence under the general medical direction of a physician.  Work is guided by internal policies and protocols and physician approved guidelines. Work is evaluated through chart review, consultations, conferences and the