Family Nurse Practitioner

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Description TITLE: Family Nurse Practitioner: FLSA Status: Exempt: Department: Health Center Operations: Reports to: Clinical Supervisor: Union Exempt: No: Date Last Reviewed: 07/22/2024: A. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor and directly supervised by a licensed Physician, provides primary medical and preventive care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses in their assigned health center(s). May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting. B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conducts physical exams for all age groups to include health histories, labs, and other tests as appropriate with a focus on prevention. - Diagnoses and treats injuries and illnesses, both chronic and severe. - Prescribes medications and maintains medication log for in/out and distribution/dispense. - Orders laboratory tests and interprets results. - Consults with physicians and other medical specialists as required for complex medical care. - Orders prescription refills and medication callbacks - Contacts patients through telephone to schedule appointments and do follow-ups. - Performs specialized procedures to include suturing, biop...