Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner - WHNP
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner Women's Health provides comprehensive health care services to Obstetrical/Gynecological patients, including well-woman screenings, oral contraceptive screenings, breast exams, and treatment of menstrual irregularities. Perform and evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of vulva, vaginal, and cervical abnormalities. Manage normal antepartum and postpartum care, including maternal-fetal monitoring and fluid assessment ultrasounds. Insert and remove birth control implants and perform prescription diaphragm fittings. The Nurse Practitioner Women's Health conducts abdominal and vaginal obstetric ultrasound imaging in the first trimester. Perform vaginal ultrasonographic assessments of cervical length. Order and review prescriptions, including controlled drugs on the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) formulary. Provide patients with instructions on proper use of medications and educate them on positive health behaviors and self-care skills. Offer preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, health education, and counseling. Coordinate with other government contractors and network participants to manage services for military beneficiaries under the Department of Defense TRICARE Program. Collaborate with physicians, clinics, and other health resources for consultation or referral as necessary. Prepare and document comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, and diagnoses. The Nurse Practitioner Women's Health participates in administrative and clinical duties for clinic operations and Joint Commission compliance. No Labor and Delivery Services are required for this position.
Requirements
- Must have a master's degree in Women's Health nursing.
- Must be Certified women's health nurse practitioner.
- Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) internship or residency program.
- Current license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
- Must have a current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification by a provider recognized by the American Heart Association.
- Must have a minimum of one year's clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner, with a focus on Women's Health or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive health care services to Obstetrical/Gynecological patients, including well-woman screenings, oral contraceptive screenings, breast exams, and treatment of menstrual irregularities.
- Perform and evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of vulva, vaginal, and cervical abnormalities.
- Manage normal antepartum and postpartum care, including maternal-fetal monitoring and fluid assessment ultrasounds.
- Insert and remove birth control implants and perform prescription diaphragm fittings.
- Conduct abdominal and vaginal obstetric ultrasound imaging in the first trimester.
- Perform vaginal ultrasonographic assessments of cervical length.
- Order and review prescriptions, including controlled drugs on the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) formulary.
- Provide patients with instructions on proper use of medications and educate them on positive health behaviors and self-care skills.
- Offer preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, health education, and counseling.
- Coordinate with other government contractors and network participants to manage services for military beneficiaries under the Department of Defense TRICARE Program.
- Collaborate with physicians, clinics, and other health resources for consultation or referral as necessary.
- Prepare and document comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, and diagnoses.
- Participate in administrative and clinical duties for clinic operations and Joint Commission compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
