Nurse Practitioner

Blue Arbor • Morehead City, NC

8h

About The Position

A family practice nurse practitioner (FNP) job description involves providing comprehensive primary care services across all ages, from infants to the elderly. Key responsibilities include performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications. They also focus on preventative care, health education, and disease management, often serving as the primary point of contact for patients.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE DEGREE

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct physical examinations and collect medical histories to diagnose and treat both acute and chronic health conditions.
• Treatment Planning: Develop personalized treatment plans, which may include lifestyle changes, medication, and other interventions.
• Prescribing Medications: Prescribe medications to manage conditions, with the ability to prescribe controlled substances depending on state regulations.
• Diagnostic Testing: Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests, such as lab results and X-rays.
• Preventative Care and Health Promotion: Provide health education and counseling to patients on disease prevention, wellness, and healthy lifestyles.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including physicians and specialists, to manage patient care effectively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed