Nurse Practitioner - Almara Women's Health | OGI

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. They work closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. Specialized in Women’s Health OBGYN & Infertility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and perform appropriate physical examination.
• Order/perform appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seek other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develop and implement treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educate patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
• Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
• Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
• Promote patient advocacy.
• Occasionally participate in community functions relating to outreach events throughout the year.

Requirements

• Master in Nursing or DNP required.
• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification from an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Current state registered nurse license. Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.
• Current CPR certification.
• Previous experience with OBGYN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.).
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours.
• Frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required.
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner.
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Travel to other work locations, if required.

Benefits & Compensation

Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience. The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule. We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click here. Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement. All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.