Possess the abilities and clinical competence required to work as a Nurse Practitioner including, but not limited to, the ability to work independently in assigned areas of practice established by the supervising physician; demonstrate clinical competence in eliciting patient histories, conducting examinations, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, assessing patient needs and making appropriate referrals; use clinical techniques and diagnostic tools; interpret laboratory and other test results; keep current with developments in the medical field pertinent to the incumbent's scope of practice; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health center staff; be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients; and, if assigned, provide lead work direction to specified health center support staff. Besides the general nurse practitioner functions outlined above, the nurse practitioner will be performing additional functions at the site including nursing functions (such as nursing intake, vital signs, rooming and preparing the patient, maintaining the facility in a clean and working order, manage inventory, supplies and medication, keeping maintenance logs such as refrigerator temperature), laboratory functions (performing limited and basic CLIA waived and provider performed microscopy, arranging for patient to get lab work done at a Quest site, partnering with the patient support team for the collection of fees).