Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Core
Clinical management of adult patients including initial evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care within a hospital setting.
Role type
Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes for adults
Domain
Healthcare / Primary Care Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient assessment, medical diagnosis, order writing, progress note documentation, referral coordination, health education, technical function performance, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
analytical ability, interpersonal skills, stress management, continuous learning
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (implied by documentation), standard medical orders
Responsibilities
Perform initial history and physical examinations; establish medical diagnoses; write standard and condition-specific orders; evaluate patient progress and alter treatment modalities; document progress notes and technical function results; refer patients to physicians or ancillary departments; educate patients and families on preventative care and treatment regimes; participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level (2-5 years experience)