Perform work under the direction of the medical director, reviewed through consultations with collaborative physician or medical directorPerform independent advanced practice nursing in primary health care including eliciting patient health histories, physical examinations, establishing diagnoses for short-term common acute or chronic conditionsOrder, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies such as X-Rays, EKGs, EEGs, blood chemistriesPerform invasive procedures including stool cultures, throat cultures, vaginal/cervical cultures, pap smears, rectal examsPerform minor therapeutic/corrective measures including suture placement and removal, dressing changesPrescribe therapies, wellness activities and refer patients to appropriate health care providersPrescribe medication and treatment within practice guidelines with necessary DEA and Controlled Substance Registration for IndianaProvide initial emergency care such as CPR and alert emergency providersProvide consultation through collaboration with health care professionals and interdisciplinary team membersLead and direct nursing staff in research design, coordination and evaluation to improve clinical practice and patient care deliveryDevelop educational programs for individual patients and groupsOrganize and coordinate specialty clinics with medical staffProvide clinical direction to nursing and direct care staff as a Physician wouldMaintain accurate records reflecting clinical decisions and actions
