Nurse Practitioner- OBGYN Clinic- Biltmore Campus

Mahec • Asheville, NC

2d

About The Position

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY: Provide collaborative primary health care to obstetrical and gynecological patients. Provide in-service education for nursing staff. Participate in residents' education and programming as agreed with medical faculty. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: NOTE: Percentages listed below represent approximate time spent, by responsibility, and are subject to change as departmental/organizational requirements dictate. 90% Provide collaborative primary health care to obstetrical and gynecological patients, including: history and physical exam with Pap smears, cervical and vaginal cultures, vaginal smears; order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests as indicated; manage common gynecological problems such as sexually transmitted diseases, vaginitis, urinary tract infections, abnormal vaginal bleeding, amenorrhea, abnormal Pap smears and endometrial biopsy; provide, prescribe and manage appropriate contraceptive measures consistent with clinical skill; prescribe antibiotics, analgesics and selected other medications according to protocols, standing orders and approved formulary; provide ambulatory obstetrical care in accordance with protocols. Training will be provided to learn specifics for caring for patients with advanced vulvar skin conditions and sexual pain disorders. 10% Provide nursing education and participate in residents' education as agreed with medical faculty.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina
• Nurse Practitioner training program certification and current North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners approval to perform medical acts
• Excellent administrative, planning and communication skills
• Ability to function independently
• Interest in psychosocial issues, dermatology, office based procedures and sexual health
• One to three years experience in obstetric and gynecologic medical treatment in a clinical setting
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• HealthCare Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Values
• Problem Solving

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative primary health care to obstetrical and gynecological patients, including: history and physical exam with Pap smears, cervical and vaginal cultures, vaginal smears
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests as indicated
• Manage common gynecological problems such as sexually transmitted diseases, vaginitis, urinary tract infections, abnormal vaginal bleeding, amenorrhea, abnormal Pap smears and endometrial biopsy
• Provide, prescribe and manage appropriate contraceptive measures consistent with clinical skill
• Prescribe antibiotics, analgesics and selected other medications according to protocols, standing orders and approved formulary
• Provide ambulatory obstetrical care in accordance with protocols
• Provide nursing education
• Participate in residents' education as agreed with medical faculty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed