Family nurse practitioner vs primary care provider

Differences between family nurse practitioner and primary care provider duties and responsibilities

Family nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes hypothyroidism and hypertension by following evidence base and clinical guidelines for these conditions.
• Manage acute illness and chronic health conditions including diabetes, hypertension, obesity and depression through a patient-centered, evidenced-base approach.
• Manage appropriate changes to individualize care plan to ensure cost and time efficacy in an outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation office.
• Refer patients to specialists to provide additional care to patients whose diseases and conditions are outside the scope of FNP practice.
• Full prescriptive rights with DEA certification.
• Educate patients on side effects, complications and further planning with chemotherapy.
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Primary care provider example responsibilities.

• Manage provider network to include verifying claims and benefits for healthcare providers/members and insurance companies.
• Work alongside ABA therapists to continue to apply appropriate behavioral techniques.
• Examine patients and carefully analyze test results and information gather during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases.
• Used strong oral and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with patients, co-workers and international medical professionals.
• Provide caring companionship to developmentally disabled/elderly residents.
• Assist with toileting, including bedpans, urinals and commode chairs.
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