Women's Health Nurse Practitioner- Healthy Start

Cinqcare • Buffalo, NY

30d

About The Position

Care Medical Practice model is designed for member engagement of the high-risk population with an emphasis on event-driven care management leveraging care pathways and evidenced based guidelines tailored to black and brown populations.  Care Management includes assessing healthcare needs, identifying problems and opportunities for improvement, implementing patient Action Plans, managing the patient care transition process, assisting patients throughout care episodes, coordinating, and facilitating care for patients with complex, chronic medical and mental health conditions, providing disease education, and promoting evidence-based healthcare services. The individual in this position works as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high quality outcomes for patients/families struggling with chronic disease management. It is critical that care management be done in conjunction and always with the Caregiver, including their and the member’s signoff. Conducting Caregiver assessments are also part of the Care Management process.

Requirements

• Education: Certified and registered as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to practice as a WHNP, FNP, or CNM in New York
• Licensed to practice in NYS.
• Graduated from a nurse practitioner education program acceptable to NYSED or certified as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization acceptable to NYSED.
• Completed pharmacology coursework acceptable to NYSED
• Applied for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED
• Experience: Previous experience as a WHNP, FNP
• Immunization and phlebotomy skills
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills; ability to clearly articulate and present concepts and models in an accessible manner to Care Medical Practice’s team, investors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Relationships: Ability to build and effectively manage relationships with business leaders and external constituents.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in women’s health programs as a licensed clinician
• Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to healthcare
• Fluency in a language in addition to English is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conducting well-woman exams
• Reviewing preventive health needs
• Educating and prescribing available contraception
• Inserting long-acting reversible contraception such as Intrauterine devices and Implanted devices
• Educating and counseling on unexpected pregnancies
• Ordering and interpreting blood and imaging tests
• Addressing infertility concerns
• Sexually transmitted infection diagnosis, treatment, and education
• Managing women through the perinatal period, such as confirming/dating pregnancy; educating on pregnancy health; performing ultrasounds; and monitoring fetal activity
• Menopause education and counseling
• Intimacy and sexual health counseling
• Screening for domestic violence, substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, and high-risk behaviors
• Diagnosing female-related disease processes
• Performing primary care procedures like pap smears and endometrial biopsies
• May work alongside OBGYNs as to provide prenatal care
• Perform comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for risk adjustment and other regulatory assessments
• Order pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnoses or presenting symptoms; able to work within an environment of limited resources and therefore use diagnostic tests judiciously and appropriately
• Create and implement a medical plan of care
• Provides care coordination and preventative care services for geographical as well as virtual targets who are stratified by risk
• Provide post-discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmission rates and emergency room utilization
• Perform face-to-face in-person visits in clinic and in-home settings
• Additionally, perform face-to-face synchronous video communications using Tele-Health platforms based on business needs and leadership direction
• Prescribe medications as appropriate
• Perform timely documentation in an electronic medical record computer system or other method of documentation
• Engage in practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to the degree required by state laws.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salaries to attract and retain the best talent.
• 401(k) with Employer Match: Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and a generous 4% employer match.
• Comprehensive Medical Plan: We proudly offer a comprehensive medical option with an employer contribution.
• Dental & Vision Coverage: Maintain your oral and eye health with our employer-paid dental and vision plans via MetLife.
• Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance are provided at no cost to you.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy ample time off for rest and rejuvenation with generous PTO, holidays, and wellness time.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance for Providers: Stay at the forefront of your field with our CME allowance.
• Commuter Benefits: Save on your commute with our commuter benefits program.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Get reimbursed for work-related travel expenses.

What This Job Offers

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