Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Community First Medical Center•Chicago, IL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) who speaks Spanish and English. The Women’s Health NP or CNM provides outpatient gynecologic care across the lifespan, excluding obstetrics. This role focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and management of gynecologic conditions while delivering patient-centered care in collaboration with the care team. This position will work in Women's Health in the Specialty Clinic. Position available: Registry (as needed), 1PM-5PM, 1 day per week.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing required
Certification as Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) with non-obstetrical scope required
Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems, preferably Epic Systems
Ability to document encounters, enter orders, and manage clinical workflows electronically
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard clinical systems
Current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license
Certification as Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) (non-obstetrical scope)
DEA license (or eligibility)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year experience in women’s health or gynecology preferred
Experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting strongly preferred
Speaks Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive gynecologic assessments, including annual well-woman exams, pelvic exams, breast exams, and cervical cancer screening (Pap/HPV testing)
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic gynecologic conditions, including abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause/perimenopause, vaginitis, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and pelvic pain
Provide contraceptive counseling and management, including prescribing and monitoring appropriate birth control methods
Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatment plans within scope of practice and in accordance with Illinois APRN regulations
Deliver patient education on preventive health, screening guidelines, sexual health, and menopause management
Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and privileging, including Pap smears, IUD/Nexplanon insertion and removal, and endometrial biopsy
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care and ensure appropriate referrals for specialty or surgical services
Ensure timely review and follow-up of laboratory results, imaging studies, and referrals
Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) Epic System
Ensure accurate coding, charge capture, and compliance with billing and regulatory requirements
Adhere to all organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support preventive care metrics (e.g., cervical cancer screening compliance)
Maintain productivity and patient access standards consistent with departmental and organizational goals
Meet and sustain performance metrics aligned with nationally recognized benchmarks (e.g., quality, access, patient satisfaction, and preventive care measures), ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.