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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Professional Nurse Practitioner in Austin, Texas
Provide primary healthcare services in a clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a delegating physician. Responsible for the performance of tasks of a standardized nature, which are complex and require considerable experience or specialized training, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine. Obtains complete medical and psychiatric historical data from patients. Performs physical examinations, using techniques of observation, auscultation, palpation and percussion or performs psychiatric evaluations, using advanced training in diagnosing and management of psychiatric issues. Discriminates in examinations between the normal variations and abnormal deviations. Considers examination findings and diagnostic test results in formulating and implementing a plan of care. Performs related duties as required. May develop standards of care, patient education materials, and assist in the supervision of nursing and ancillary staff. Other related functions as assigned.