Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - WHNP

Appalachian Mountain Health•Black Mountain, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) is seeking a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to join our multidisciplinary team at the Black Mountain clinic. As the primary women’s health clinician at this location, the WHNP will independently provide comprehensive, evidence-based care across the reproductive lifespan. The ideal candidate will be confident practicing with a high degree of clinical autonomy and providing a broad spectrum of women’s health services, including gynecologic, reproductive, contraceptive, preventive, prenatal, and perimenopause/menopause care. This is a highly collaborative position where the WHNP serves as an integral member of a close-knit clinic team while also collaborating with women’s health providers located at other clinics across Western North Carolina. AMH’s multidisciplinary model includes primary care, behavioral health, psychiatry, pediatrics, dental care, and community-based services, allowing for coordinated care of patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs. No call, hospital privileges, or inpatient rounding are required. Daily patient volume is capped at 15 patients.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited WHNP program
Current national certification as a WHNP or eligibility to obtain certification prior to practice
Current, unrestricted North Carolina RN and APRN license
CPR certification
DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as critical thinking skills, the ability to handle stressful situations and the capacity to function independently
High degree of initiative, judgement, discretion and decision making to achieve AMH’s mission.
Required physician collaboration/supervision will be provided in accordance with applicable North Carolina requirements and organizational policy.
Proficient in, or prepared to demonstrate competency in: Pap collection with excellent collection technique
Proficient in, or prepared to demonstrate competency in: Nexplanon insertion and removal
Proficient in, or prepared to demonstrate competency in: IUD insertion and removal
Proficient in, or prepared to demonstrate competency in: Endometrial biopsy
Proficient in, or prepared to demonstrate competency in: Vulvar biopsy
Proficient in, or prepared to demonstrate competency in: Incision and drainage
Proficient in, or prepared to demonstrate competency in: Wet mount microscopy and interpretation
Proficient in, or prepared to demonstrate competency in: Routine obstetric/prenatal assessment and management

Nice To Haves

Colposcopy
Non-stress test
Lactation counseling and support
Care of medically and psychosocially complex patient populations
Trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
Practice within a community health center, FQHC, rural health, or other underserved setting
Spanish-language proficiency

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions within the scope of women’s and reproductive health, including:
Routine and preventative gynecologic care
Cervical cancer screening and management of abnormal screening results
Contraceptive counseling and management
STI diagnosis and treatment
Evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding and menstrual disorders
Evaluation and treatment of common vulvovaginal conditions
Breast concerns and appropriate evaluation and referral
Preconception and reproductive health counseling
Routine prenatal and postpartum care
Appropriate consultation, referral, and coordination with primary care and specialty clinicians