Working Conditions - Works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable disease and hazardous materials.1.* Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a select patient population.2.* Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures appropriate to patient needs.3.* Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.4.* Arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings.5.* Performs laboratory tests appropriate for specific patient population.6.* Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.7.* Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.8.* Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies and equipment.9.* Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.10.* Incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling.11.* Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them. Assists in the development, implementation and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines and monitoring requirements for prescription writing in collaboration with their designated physician and NP Manager.2.* Evaluates outcomes of own patients’ care and makes necessary revisions in care plans.3.* Seeks and provides consultative services as required.4.* Participates in departmental and organization quality improvement program.5.* Utilizes quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care.