The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP) renders medical care to patients in the ambulatory clinics and off-site practices. The PCNP is responsible to provide comprehensive care management, chronic disease management, preventative care and wellness. The nursing process will be utilized (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and teaching) in providing care. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interpretation of information is required to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Participates in interdisciplinary quality improvement efforts to improve clinical practice.
1,5 Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
1,6 Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
1,6 Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant
attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and
respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.