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Nurse Practitioner, prov
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Description of Duties
This is a professional nursing position responsible for providing primary health care services in a public health or other health related setting. Duties involve diagnosing illnesses and recommending therapeutic and corrective measures which may include the prescription of drugs, devices and immunizing agents. The employee must be certified to practice in the specialty area or areas related to the work performed and the work performed must be in accordance with written practice agreements and protocols. The work is performed independently under the appropriate license in collaboration with a licensed physician qualified in the specialty area. The employee retains responsibility for the professional tasks performed within his/her scope of practice. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of an administrator or physician. General supervision may be exercised over professional nursing staff. Does related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
New York State certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty area(s) related to the work performed.
Part 64 of the New York State Commissioner of Education Regulations defines the profession of Nurse Practitioners and includes the following specialty areas: Acute Care, Adult Health, College Health, Community Health, Family Health, Gerontology, Holistic Care, Neonatology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Palliative Care, Perinatology, Psychiatry, School Health and Women’s Health.
