GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) maintains a current license as a registered nurse and nurse board certification as an APRN from a recognized board, and licensure (and/or approval to practice as a NP). The NP is responsible to the designated manager in the assigned area and holds a collaborative agreement with a qualified physician (may be the same physician). GENERAL DESCRIPTION (continued): The NP utilizes advanced practice nursing skills and knowledge in an independent manner in areas of patient care, education, research and consultation with physician collaboration as needed. The NP provides healthcare to individuals, families, and groups across the adult life span. This process includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan and evaluation. FUNCTIONS AND SCOPE OF ASSIG