Special Program Aid (Nurse Practitioner)

The nurse practitioner provides direct patient care, assessments, counseling, preparation, and treatment, including diagnosing illnesses and injuries, prescribing medications under physician direction, and interpreting lab results. Additional duties involve offering comprehensive women’s health services, sexual health education, and emergency stabilization care.

Candidates must possess a master’s degree in nursing or equivalent experience, along with at least one year of related experience. Essential qualifications include being a certified nurse practitioner (Np), a licensed registered nurse (Rn), and holding cpr certification.