In addition, this role focuses on conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing and implementing treatment plans for acute and chronic illness, providing education to patients and families about preventive care, treatment options, and self-care techniques, and evaluation of therapeutic response to the treatment plan and with adjustment of interventions developed as needed. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, manage care in a cost-effective manner, and to help foster a positive work environment.