Specifications include, but are not limited to: ► Perform vital signs and appropriate medical history; ► Perform independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of all illnesses and trauma. Conditions beyond the scope of training and experience of the Nurse Practitioner will be referred to the Clinical Director; ► Manage chronic health problems; ► Prescribed indicated medications as directed through utilizing the Soldiers' Home Policy and Procedures Manual. Prescribing narcotic and controlled substances may be authorized as directed by the physician; ► Administer indicatedimmunizations; ► Provide counseling and guidance to patients on the use of drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco, diet, weight control, effects of prescribed medications and treatments, etc.; ► Order and interpret laboratory tests, X-rays, electrocardiograms, audiograms and perform tympanometry and the necessary diagnostic studies; ·► Perform physical exams