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Buchanan General Hospital
Nurse Practitioner (Rural Health Clinics)
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$124,051 / year median in Virginia
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Duties May include the following: Performing physical assessments by interviewing, recording and interpreting the medical and social history of patients. Developing, implementing and coordinating all aspects of a comprehensive health care plan for patients with the collaboration of a supervising physician. Ordering lab tests and diagnostic procedures. Initiating referrals to specialized health care providers. Prescribing medication according to Federal and State guidelines. Maintaining current technical knowledge and seeking educational opportunities to enhance clinical practice & competency.