NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

NURSE PRACTITIONER WOMEN’S HEALTH JOB SUMMARY

Specializing in Women’s Health will provide continuous and comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal health, prevention and treatment, in an underserved community clinic.

To perform a variety of advanced clinical duties involved in assessing, treating, controlling, and preventing patient illness and disease within the assigned public health nursing program;

to perform physical examinations; identify patients with physical and emotional illness; and to administer medications as prescribed.

NURSE PRACTITIONER WOMEN’S HEALTH ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform pelvic examinations and insert IUD / IUC / IUS
• Breast cancer screening and problem evaluation
• Pap smears and HPV screening
• STD screening, treatment and follow-up
• Pregnancy testing
• Provide prenatal care and family planning education
• Counsel and educate patients on health behaviors, preventative measures, health promotion, self-care skills and treatment options
• Perform duties as assigned by Chief Medical Director.

Requirements :

NURSE PRACTITIONER WOMEN’S HEALTH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a Master’s degree in nursing or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Must be certified by one of the following organizations,
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• American Nurses Credentialing Center
• National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
• Pediatric Certification Board (previously the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
• Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation
• AACN Certification Corporation
• National Board on Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses
• Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license.
• Preferably two years nursing experience in an outpatient clinic.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of medical and health care.
• Advanced principles and practices of medical diagnosis.
• Approved medical treatments for a variety of health status.
• Procedures and methods of laboratory testing and interpretation.
• Medical terminology.
• Principles and procedures of medical record keeping.
• Pertinent federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding health care.
• Perform general physical examinations.
• Provide responsible medical care within the scope of protocols.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Prepare, perform, and interpret laboratory tests.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to commit to quality.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to travel to and attend professional meetings, conferences, trainings and programs sites.
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally with students, health care team members, families and school staff.
• Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision-making.
• Ability to find solutions when barriers are identified.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize when needed.
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience and work ethics that supports working within a high functioning, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work under supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff.
• Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity and diplomacy and the ability to communicate accurately and effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a regulatory climate that includes oversight of state and federal entities, payer contracts etc.
• Possesses ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Possesses genuine respect for others and acceptance of their individual social and cultural traits.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• Able to travel and attend professional meetings, conferences, trainings and clinic sites.
• Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate while working with others in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PATIENT INTERACTION EXPECTATIONS

• Greet patients before they greet you
• Listen, respond, and make eye contact with every patient
• Personalize interactions with each patient
• Explain to each patient the process of care
• Provide patients with updates throughout their visit

NURSE PRACTITIONER WOMEN’S HEALTH PAY RATE : $110k-$140k ANNUALLY

NURSE PRACTITIONER WOMEN’S HEALTH BENEFITS :

• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid by Employer
• Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment 100% paid by Employer
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K)
• 401(K) Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Fringe
• Supplemental Insurance
• Participate in LRP
16 hours ago