Nurse Practitioner - Rheumatology

Nurse Practitioner - RheumatologyA nurse practitioner (NP) provides primary and specialty healthcare. Like a physician, he or she assesses and diagnoses patients, orders laboratory tests, prescribes medications, and manages health conditions. NPs also educate their patients on how to make healthy lifestyle choices. Because some states restrict their duties, what they are allowed to do differs depending on where they practice.Nurse Practitioner Duties & Responsibilities:Conduct health assessments including recording complete medical and psychosocial historyRecord symptomsPhysically examine patientsMake diagnosesDevelop a treatment plan that may include medication and other therapiesProvide patient education to promote habits that will prevent diseases and maintain good healthCollaborate with other healthcare providers, including physicians and nursesOrder and interpret laboratory test resultsFollow up on a patient to determine the effectiveness of recommended treatmentsAdditional Information:- Live in one of the most desirable areas of the United States- MUST have experience in Rheumatology and administering injections- MUST have experience doing infusions- The office is less than one mile from the beach- Opportunity for bonuses- Full benefits- Malpractice insurance provided- Competitive pay