Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) is an experienced, highly skilled healthcare professional who provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across a range of healthcare settings. This role involves advanced clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education, working both independently and collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare team members.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.

• Diagnose acute and chronic health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and prescribe medications within the scope of practice.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures.

• Provide patient education and counseling on health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment options.

• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure quality outcomes.

• Perform minor procedures as appropriate to the scope of practice and specialty area.

• Document patient care accurately in electronic health records (EHR) in accordance with legal and regulatory standards.

• Monitor and follow up on patients progress and modify treatment plans as needed.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and clinical research activities.

• Provide mentorship, education, and support to nursing staff, students, and other healthcare team members.

• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, licensure requirements, and organizational policies.

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP) from an accredited nursing program.

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in [specify state/region].

• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the relevant specialty area (e.g., FNP, AGNP, PNP, PMHNP).

• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1-2 years in an advanced practice role preferred.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications (as applicable).

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.

• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.