ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESDiagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks.Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults.Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries, high blood pressure and diabetes.Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.Helps implement departmental goals and objectives.Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.Full Job duties to be discussed at interview.