Womens Health Nurse Practitioner

Northern Inyo Healthcare District • Bishop, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a provider, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations, interpret and correlate diagnostic data, formulate diagnoses, and implement treatment plans within their scope of practice. The NP provides specialized gynecological and obstetrical care to women of all ages. The NP works collaboratively with obstetricians and gynecologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients, including prenatal visits, gynecological and postnatal care, and wellness exams. The NP role involves health education, counseling, and supporting women’s reproductive health throughout their life cycle.  The role requires sound clinical judgment and an ability to manage patient care independently, while recognizing situations requiring physician oversight

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ OB/GYN-specific care
• Graduate of accredited NP program
• Current CA NP license
• Current BLS certification
• Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Knowledge of NIHD Mission, Vision, and Values
• Knowledge of NIHD policies, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and patient confidentiality standards
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of orthopedic care in both clinic and operating room settings
• Knowledge of Documentation standards and medical billing/coding practices
• Skills/Abilities to Perform thorough history and physical examinations and document findings accurately
• Skills/Abilities to Independently order and interpret diagnostic tests within scope
• Skills/Abilities to Recognize clinical situations requiring consultation or referral
• Skills/Abilities to Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Skills/Abilities to Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, patients, and the public
• Skills/Abilities to Exhibit maturity, integrity, and sound judgment in a clinical setting

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in clinic-based OB/GYN care
• Trained in IUD and Nexplanon insertion/removal, basic transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasound use in clinic setting
• Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and obtain detailed patient histories
• Provide routine prenatal care in clinic setting, including physical exams, diagnostic tests, and screenings to monitor the health of both mother and baby
• Provide preventative, wellness care to women of all ages
• Perform clinic-based procedures, including insertion and removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs), colposcopy, endometrial biopsy
• Provide health education to patients including education on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, reproductive health, and preventative health practices
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Consult with supervising physician or specialist when clinically appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees