Nurse Practitioner

Date Revised: 08/01/2017

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Nurse Practitioner

Job Category: Exempt

PCLS: 30342

Salary Grade: I

Summary

Incumbents in the Nurse Practitioner position provide primary care and treatment to patients in a health care clinic. Incumbents assess patient status; implement interventions to modify symptoms; and develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner reports to a Director. This classification may guide and train nursing and support staff.

Typical Functions

1. Coordinates the daily operations of a health care clinic.2. Provides general assessment, evaluation, treatment, and referral for physical and mental health

patients.3. Prescribes medications.4. Obtains history of present illness utilizing assessment by medical assistant and interview skills.5. Reviews past medical history as appropriate.6. Develops differential diagnosis and evaluation plan.7. Orders and interprets clinical laboratory data in an accurate and cost-effective manner.8. Develops final diagnosis and treatment plan appropriate to problem.9. Educates patient about diagnosis; answers questions in a professional and courteous way.10. Provides medical follow-up/monitoring services for patients.11. May train and guide nursing and support staff. 12. May provide case management and coordinate outreach and follow-up services with patients.13. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infections control methods.14. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to adhere to University policies and nursing procedures, standards, and practices. 2. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.3. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.4. Skilled in preparing and maintaining patient records.

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5. Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.6. Skilled in performing medical and clinical procedures.7. Ability to educate patients as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care

and treatment.8. Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients when needed.9. Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.10. Knowledge of clinical operations, procedures, and standards. 11. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential

issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in nursing and licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Utah is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of heavy weight objects up to 50 pounds and/or standing or walking more than four hours per day. The work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following safety precautions.

Fundamental AbilitiesWithin the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Communicating : Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 2. Problem solving : Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve

problems. 3. Monitoring : Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate

corrective action.4. Critical Thinking : Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.5. Team Building : Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates

cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.6. Active Listening : Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks

questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.7. Service Orientation : Actively seeks opportunities to help others.8. Conflict Resolution : Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be

frustrated.

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Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

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2. Take initiative.3. Maintain confidentiality.4. Be accountable.5. Behave ethically.6. Be honest and trustworthy.7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

8. Be inquisitive.9. Be detail oriented.10. Be self-motivated.11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.12. Be a team player.13. Be committed to improving USU.

Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position

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