Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Nurse will be an integral part of the health care team, working with physicians, nurses and nursing or medical assistants to provide comprehensive high-quality ambulatory care, as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors (Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey
- Current Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey
- Current CDS and DEA required
- Master's degree in nursing required
- Minimum two (2) years experience in an OB/GYN practice
- Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty
- BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within prescribed training limits and in consultation with supervising physician
- Perform comprehensive health assessments and system-specific examinations when appropriate
- Perform obstetric and gynecological testing including STI testing, cultures, and wet mounts
- Perform specialized diagnostic and treatment procedures such as: Cervical biopsies, Endometrial biopsies, Urodynamic testing
- Document all aspects of patient care promptly and thoroughly
- Order and assess diagnostic data (laboratory, pathology, physical exam, radiology) to make appropriate treatment decisions
- Interpret diagnostic studies (lab work, x-rays)
- Review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities and notify responsible clinician according to degree of urgency
- Prescribe medications for diagnosed conditions in accordance with nurse practitioner regulations
- Provide preventative healthcare education to all patients as appropriate
- Provide condition-specific patient education
- Collaborate with physicians when indicated
- Initiate referrals for specialized treatment
- Contact patients for follow-up evaluation or treatment of conditions detected through screening
- Coordinate scheduling for follow-up tests and consultations
- Assist with contacting patients who missed appointments, assessing urgency for rescheduling
- Teach and precept nurse practitioner and physician assistant students
- Provide in-service education for nurses and medical assistants on women's health problems and management
- Share nurse practitioner healthcare perspectives with physicians and medical students
- Assist with emergency policy coordination and mock training exercises
- Participate in staff development and educational activities to maintain competency
- Attend mandatory in-service updates and continuing education programs
- Review current policies and suggest revisions
- Identify needs for new policies to improve efficiency and patient experience
- Collaborate with nurse manager and medical director on policy development
- Maintain required certifications and documentation
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- savings accounts
- voluntary benefits
- wellness programs and discounts
- paid life insurance
- generous 401(k) match
- adoption assistance
- back-up daycare
- free onsite parking
- recognition rewards
- fully paid tuition program
- generous tuition assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
