WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

Axis Community Health•Pleasanton, CA

8d•$120,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

The role of a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner is to provide direct patient care in accordance with board certification, utilizing clinical expertise in women’s and reproductive health and adhering to standardized procedures and evidence-based best practices. The position's responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, such as medical assistants, registered nurses, and clinic operations staff to deliver high quality, team-based care. The role also emphasizes patient education, culturally competent care, and addressing the diverse reproductive and gynecologic health needs of patient population in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner degree from a recognized, accredited university.
One to two years’ experience working in primary care clinic setting.
Current valid California nursing and NP furnishing license in good standing and current DEA license.
Board certification or board eligibility with set date to take board exam required.
Expertise in women’s health, birth control and family planning, STI diagnosis and management, prenatal care and men’s sexual health.
Certified in IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal, proficiency in performing endometrial biopsies preferred.
Ability to maintain accurate, clear, and legible clinical documentation, with proficiency in navigating and utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
A can-do attitude, attention to detail, ability to organize and set priorities.
Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience in comprehensive women’s health care is valued.
Previous experience in prenatal care is preferred.
Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred.
Bilingual English-Spanish and/or other languages highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide direct medical ambulatory care to patients within the scope of practice, including gynecologic and reproductive evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, referrals, and follow-up care to address the medical needs of clinical patients.
Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients.
Provide all services in accordance with accepted medical standards, organizational policies, contractual requirements, and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all patients.
Maintain complete, accurate and legible medical records according to established protocols, completing documentation with Axis policy timelines.
Consults with collaborating physician and other medical professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs, as required.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Ensure that the clinical staff adheres to clinic protocols, to include patient flow and procedural matters.
Complete all assigned trainings, including compliance and cybersecurity, in a timely manner.
Serve as care team leader for assigned patients, providing guidance to support staff members as needed.
Maintain a high level of awareness of evolving medical practices and work in collaboration with the Medical Director to develop and implement new practices and protocols as appropriate.
Participate in company, Title X training, and Community Health Center Network meetings and activities where involvement of the clinical staff is required.
Participate in quality assurance, peer review and utilization review activities as assigned.
Maintain licenses and board certification, completing all required continuing education in a timely manner to ensure no lapse in licensure.
May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for direct hire providers who work 0.75-1.0 FTE (30-40 hours per week).
Benefits are only available to employees working 0.75-1.0 FTE (30-40 hours per week).
Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan.
12 paid holidays.
Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
Employee discount programs.
Relocation bonus.
License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement.
Partial educational reimbursement.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program.
Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17).
Employees who are re-hired, internal transfers, internal promotions, consultants, contractors, or temporary staff are not eligible for this bonus.
Providers must complete 90 days of active employment with Axis and maintain FTE eligibility to qualify for this bonus.
Direct hires will receive a $10,000 bonus.
Providers that are hired as an employee through an agency will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
As a Primary Care Provider with Axis Community Health you may qualify for up to $50,000 in loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment.