Counsel family regarding progress, medical problems and care, home care and support, and prescribed treatment of drugs
Dictate discharge summaries
I & D Abscesses
Make rounds on patients and write progress notes
Nasogastric intubation and lavage
Order laboratory tests, radiological tests, and procedures, EKGs and other diagnostic tests as directed by the supervising physician
Pap Testing
Perform initial assessment including history & physical with chart notes and dictation of the same.
Perform routine laceration repair
Prescribe Schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances
Provide routine incision and dressing care as needed
Render care within scope of training in an emergency
Venipuncture and arterial puncture, I.M. and subcutaneous injections
Write orders for treatments and therapies, consultations, intravenous fluids, diet, and enteral feedings as directed by the supervising physician
Chart Review
Patient assessment
Patient education
Review of X-rays, CT, MRI, etc.