Family Practice
Essential responsibilities:
Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of school based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate for specialists; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty.
Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results.
Provides case management services for select clients.
Provides group, individual and community education classes on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases and other health concerns.
Establishes and maintains client’s electronic medical records and other necessary records.
Provides in-service education classes on assigned responsibilities for nursing staff.
Performs other nursing duties as assigned.