Women's Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Advantia Health•Rockville, MD

About The Position

Women's Health Specialists of Advantia is seeking a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The ideal candidate will have solid gyn experience and patients with varying medical conditions. We are also looking for someone that possesses a strong team spirit. Advantia is transforming healthcare for all women – setting a higher standard of care and convenience while reducing unnecessary costs. Compassion and value inspire everything we do. We take time to listen, answer questions completely, and offer helpful technology between visits so that our patients are empowered and at ease. Alongside coordinated care, Advantia is pioneering care models that align incentives with the best interests of women and their families.

Requirements

Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required.
Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required, Maryland preferred.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
3+ years’ experience working in the women’s health field.

Nice To Haves

solid gyn experience
patients with varying medical conditions
strong team spirit

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses.
Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments.
Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients.
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.
Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care.
Performance of health assessments, including a thorough history and physical examination.
Ordering or performing certain diagnostic tests, evaluation of the psychosocial and family aspects of the situation sufficient to make a general health assessment.
Diagnose the nature of common acute and chronic conditions at any/all of our operating sites.
Promotion and maintenance of family health, including planning of periodic health assessments and screening for early case findings.
Management of common acute and chronic illness, including minor trauma, episodic problems, common chronic disorders, as well as counseling and education with regard to such problems.
Performance of minor surgical procedures (IUD and Nexplanon insertions/removals, colposcopies, and endometrial biopsies) and initiation of life-saving procedures in emergencies.