Nurse Practitioner- OB/GYN
Purpose & Scope
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) employed by VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is required to complete a NP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This NP Agreement will describe the NP’s role and function, NP/Physician Relationship, Functions of the NP, Privileges/Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Documentation Responsibilities and Evaluation process. Overall, the NP will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
About the Role
The NP will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs. They will also have a role in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and procedures, and will participate in the evaluation and improvement of patient care processes.
Responsibilities
- Supports the physician in the provision of primary and specialty care to patients.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice.
- Prescribes medications within scope of practice.
- Provides education and counseling to patients and their families.
- Participates in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and procedures.
- Evaluates and improves patient care processes.
Requirements
- Master's in Nursing Required.
- Two Years Nurse Practitioner Preferred.
- Certification/Licensure: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required.
- Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are listed beyond the educational and licensing requirements.
Skills
No specific skills are listed beyond those necessary for the role as a Nurse Practitioner.
Benefits
No specific benefits are listed beyond the general benefits provided by VHC Health.
Pay
The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.
Schedule
No specific schedule is listed beyond the standard working hours for a healthcare provider.