Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

IVI America•Clive, IA

21h

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for delivering the highest level of patient care at a premier fertility center. The NP/PA assesses, diagnoses and treats patients, administers and orders appropriate tests, interprets laboratory tests, provides education and appropriate management for women and men in need of reproductive related services. The NP/PA collaborates with physicians and other clinicians in a team-based approach to patient care.

Requirements

Current state license as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority
Current board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
MSN, DNP, or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant – required
BLS - required
(In some cases, ACLS may be required)
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in women's health or reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Responsibilities

Obtains detailed medical histories, reviews medical records, and performs appropriate physical exams.
Performs detailed infertility evaluations, including but not limited to: gynecologic exams, procedures, ultrasonography, and mock transfers; order appropriate tests, and interprets laboratory values.
Performs “morning monitoring” which includes ultrasounds to monitor patient stimulation cycles, early pregnancy monitoring, and IUI (intrauterine insemination).
Collaborates with physician in development and implementation of treatment plan appropriate to individual patient.
Prescribes appropriate medications and provides appropriate referrals.
Provides detailed and comprehensive patient counseling and education.
Acts as liaison between collaborating physician and clinical staff to ensure high-level medical care and addresses issues for improvement.