Nurse Practitioners typically work for various healthcare settings, including healthcare clinics, hospitals or private practices and have the opportunity to specialize in areas like women’s health, family health, pediatric health and more. They work closely with Registered Nurses (RNs), Physicians and administrative staff to maintain daily operations within a healthcare facility. Their job is to prescribe medications, administer vaccines and refer patients to other healthcare professionals based on their needs. They may also be responsible for completing medical research in addition to their patient responsibilities.
O que faz um Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner, or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, is responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routine examinations to ensure patient health. Their duties include speaking with their patients about healthy lifestyle choices for their age, completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain updated medical records.
Responsabilidades
Um Nurse Practitioner deve ser capaz de cumprir vários deveres e responsabilidades. A seguir apresentam-se alguns deveres e responsabilidades que um Nurse Practitioner deve ser capaz de desempenhar:
Providing primary care to patients
Performing initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
Setting up and monitoring medical equipment
Ordering and administering diagnostic tests
Communicating test results to patients and their families
Recording patient medical histories
Habilidades necessárias
Um Nurse Practitioner competitivo terá determinadas competências e qualificações, incluindo:
Written and verbal communication skills
Listening skills
Organization skills
Teamwork skills
Empathy and compassion
The ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situations
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