Also known as:
Acupuncturist, Homeopathic Doctor, Hypnotherapist, Naturopath, Naturopathic Doctor, Naturopathic Physician
SNAPSHOT
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Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Leadership |
HIGH
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Critical decision making |
HIGH
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Level of responsibilities |
HIGH
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
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Dealing and handling conflict |
HIGH
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Competition for this position |
HIGH
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Communication with others |
HIGH
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
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Comfort of the work setting |
HIGH
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
LOW
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
LOW
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DAILY TASKS
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Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control. |
Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks. |
Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice including reimbursement of services. |
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability. |
Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy. |
Perform routine or annual physical examinations. |
Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks. |
Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized. |
Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources. |
Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources. |
Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Assisting and Caring for Others |
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
Documenting/Recording Information |
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships |
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
Analyzing Data or Information |
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public |
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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Medicine and Dentistry |
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
Psychology |
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
Biology |
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
Therapy and Counseling |
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
Customer and Personal Service |
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
Sociology and Anthropology |
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. |
Education and Training |
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
KEY ABILITIES
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Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Problem Sensitivity |
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
Inductive Reasoning |
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
Written Comprehension |
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
Written Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
Speech Clarity |
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
Deductive Reasoning |
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
TOP SKILLS
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Active Listening |
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
Reading Comprehension |
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
Speaking |
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
Science |
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
Monitoring |
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
Social Perceptiveness |
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
Complex Problem Solving |
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |