Description:
Currently, we are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) is a specialist whose focus is the gynecological care of women across the lifespan including well-woman care, health education, contraceptive counseling and prenatal care. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner practice under the rules and regulations of the Ohio Board of Nursing.
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Demonstrate high level of autonomy/expert skill in diagnosis/treatment of complex responses of individual/families/communities to actual or potential health problems.
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Conduct comprehensive health assessments.
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Provide health and wellness counseling.
- Contraceptive care
- STD screening and follow up
- Pregnancy testing and care before, during and after pregnancy
- Evaluation and treatment of common infections
- Care for women before and after menopause.
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Work with clients/families to develop comprehensive/realistic plans of care which maximize.
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Expected to provide a budgeted number of visits annually that is calculated each year and provided – this is minimal expectation.
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Utilization of highly developed clinical/interpersonal communication skills.
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Implement plan of care effectively.
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Encourage clients to assume responsibility for their own health.
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Collaborate with other health care professionals and collaborating physicians.
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Make referrals and order tests efficiently and appropriately to meet needs of clients
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Perform case management/coordination of care to assume continuity.
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Observe and conform to standards of Third Street Family Health Services, including maintaining current patient records.
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Observe/conform to all laws, customs/ethics applicable to the profession of nursing.
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Participation in Health Center staff meetings.
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Participation in other meetings as required.
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Participation in peer review audit of charts as designated by Chief Medical Officer.
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Identify/implement strategies to maximize role.
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Participate in good faith in the peer review and risk management programs of Third Street Family Health Services.
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Participate in an equal share of on call duties and coverage of other providers.
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Be a positive role model for all health center staff.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Comprehensive Knowledge of Women's Health:
- In-depth understanding of women's health issues across the lifespan, including reproductive health, contraception, prenatal care, menopause management, and gynecological conditions.
- Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Skills:
- Proficiency in conducting comprehensive health assessments, including pelvic exams, breast exams, and assessing gynecological and obstetric health concerns.
- Skill in interpreting diagnostic tests and results, such as Pap smears, mammograms, and pelvic ultrasound.
- Reproductive Health Management:
- Ability to provide contraceptive counseling and management, including prescribing and administering birth control methods.
- Knowledge of fertility awareness methods, intrauterine devices (IUDs), contraceptive implants, and other contraceptive options.
- Prenatal and Obstetric Care:
- Competence in providing prenatal care, including prenatal counseling, monitoring fetal development, and managing common pregnancy-related conditions.
- Ability to conduct prenatal screenings, interpret results, and collaborate with obstetricians and other healthcare providers for coordinated maternity care.
- Gynecological Care and Treatment:
- Expertise in diagnosing and managing gynecological conditions such as menstrual disorders, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pelvic pain, and abnormal Pap smears.
- Skill in performing gynecological procedures, such as colposcopy, endometrial biopsies, and IUD insertions and removals, abcess and Bartholin cyst management.
- Patient Education and Counseling:
- Effective communication skills to educate patients about women's health issues, treatment options, and preventive measures.
- Ability to provide counseling and support to patients regarding reproductive health choices, prenatal care, and menopause management.
- Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Care:
- Collaboration with obstetricians, gynecologists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for women.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, advocating for patients' needs and preferences.
- Cultural Competence and Sensitivity:
- Awareness of cultural diversity and sensitivity to cultural beliefs and practices related to women's health.
- Ability to provide culturally competent care and adapt interventions to meet the unique needs of diverse patient populations.
- Evidence-Based Practice and Continuous Learning:
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, staying updated on current guidelines, research findings, and best practices in women's health care.
- Participation in ongoing professional development activities, such as continuing education, conferences, and certification programs.
- Empathy and Compassion:
- Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care, demonstrating respect, dignity, and understanding for women's health concerns and experiences.
- Ability to establish trusting relationships with patients, fostering open communication and shared decision-making.
Requirements:
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Current unrestricted Ohio license to practice.
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DEA registration.
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Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges/credentialing applicable to ambulatory and inpatient privileges as necessary.
