Legal and Professional Descriptions of a Nurse Practitioner
1. ANA Code of Ethics
2. AANP Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners
3. NY State Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice
(pages 78-82)
4. Example of an NP Job Description
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Department:Department of Cardiology
Schedule:Part-Time
Shift:12 HOUR NIGHT SHIFT (05)
Hours:Sunday-Saturday 7p-7:30a
Job Details:- Masters of Nursing
- ACLS Certification
- BLS/AED Certification from AHA (current)
- NYS Nurse Practitioner License
- NYS Registered Nurse License
Position Requirements: Master's Degree, with minimum of 3-5 yrs experience as an RN. Demonstrated competency as a Nurse Practitioner. Current NYS Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License/Registration. ANCC or AANP certification as an Adult or Family NP required;AHA BLS and ACLS required.
Position Responsibilities: Perform approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and assist MD with procedures.