Family Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

Provide primary health care to individuals on-site through to include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Facilitate access to care. Provide health promotion and health education programs. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) refers to Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Position Duties

• Work under the supervision of the Director and within the approved protocols established by the university.
• Provide high-quality health care services including the following : a. Accessible and available health services b. Education of and effective communication with those served concerning the diagnosis and treatment of their medical conditions appropriate preventive measures, and utilization of the health care system. c. Treatment that is consistent with clinical impressions and working diagnoses. d. Continuity of care. e. Appropriate, accurate and complete medical record entries. f. Adequate and appropriate transfer of information when clients are referred to another health care provider. -Assess real or potential health hazards and current health status, including analysis of health behavior related to lifestyle and culture.
• Devise, implement and evaluate plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of the physical, psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of the clients.
• Assist individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.
• Consult, refer and collaborate with other disciplines involved in the delivery of total client care. Utilize the resources of the location and the surrounding area community.
• Promote collegial relationships with other clinical staff and providers in the community. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional growth by involvement in peer review and the review of protocols and procedures; participate in research and continuing education.
• Attend UHC division meetings and in-service offerings.
• Demonstrate awareness of legislative issues relating to nursing practice and health care.
• Serve as a clinical associate to the School of Nursing thus supporting the learning and practice of students through such activities as case discussions, resource identification, and assisting in the assessment and planning stages of the nursing care plan.
• Participate in community education and other professional activities.
• Serve as a role model for health professional students.
• Serve as an advocate for clients.
• Other duties as assigned.