Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of patient's medical type such as psychiatric, oncology or obstetrics. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice. Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Provide comprehensive medical services to the people of Molokai with respect and aloha. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer/ Physician(s) to provide a wide range of primary care services which encompasses health promotion, injury and illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of commonly encountered health problems and injuries, monitoring of stable chronic health problems, physician extension duties, community education, development and advocacy. Performs testing, referral to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. Also, works collaboratively with the Behavioral Health (on or offsite) and Dental providers to ensure that services provided are coordinated. These services are provided within an integrated, patient care-centered framework to patients of all ages.
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