Job Category: Exempt

PCLS: 30342

Salary Grade: I

Summary

Incumbents in the Nurse Practitioner position provide primary care and treatment to patients in a health care clinic. Incumbents assess patient status; implement interventions to modify symptoms; and develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes. 

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner reports to a Director.  This classification may guide and train nursing and support staff.

Typical Functions

1. Coordinates the daily operations of a health care clinic.
2. Provides general assessment, evaluation, treatment, and referral for physical and mental health patients.
3. Prescribes medications.
4. Obtains history of present illness utilizing assessment by medical assistant and interview skills.
5. Reviews past medical history as appropriate.
6. Develops differential diagnosis and evaluation plan.
7. Orders and interprets clinical laboratory data in an accurate and cost-effective manner.
8. Develops final diagnosis and treatment plan appropriate to problem.
9. Educates patient about diagnosis; answers questions in a professional and courteous way.
10. Provides medical follow-up/monitoring services for patients.
11. May train and guide nursing and support staff.
12. May provide case management and coordinate outreach and follow-up services with patients.
13. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infections control methods.
14. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to adhere to University policies and nursing procedures, standards, and practices.
2. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
3. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
4. Skilled in preparing and maintaining patient records.
5. Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
6. Skilled in performing medical and clinical procedures.
7. Ability to educate patients as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
8. Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients when needed.
9. Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
10. Knowledge of clinical operations, procedures, and standards.
11. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in nursing and licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Utah is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of heavy weight objects up to 50 pounds and/or standing or walking more than four hours per day.  The work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following safety precautions.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.