Nurse Practitioner

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:**

Provide high quality patient care under the supervision of a physician, within the scope of training and education. Assess patient care plans and provides comprehensive patient care independently or in autonomous collaboration with other health professionals. Cooperates with other health care personnel to coordinate patient care and establish mutual goals. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Demonstrate and fosters a commitment to patient satisfaction and teamwork.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Collects data to support patient assessment including taking vital signs, social history, chief complaint and current concerns.
+ Alerts physician to any patient complaints, especially those that are, life threatening.
+ Supports clinical functions to prepare patient for examination, treatment or procedure.
+ Calls pharmacy refills and patient callbacks as directed by office protocol and as dire...