The certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant is a primary health care provider who practices in ambulatory, hospital, and long-term care settings. The FNP or PA provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. The FNP or PA diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses as well as promotes health and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of nurse practitioner/physician assistant practice.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Master's degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees