Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - OB/GYN - FT

About the Role

This position works in a collaborative model including residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients. Under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician, you will work with primary care coordinators (PCCs), staff nurses, and discharge coordinators in planning, implementing, and evaluating medical and nursing care. Responsibilities include primary and urgent medical management, emergency stabilization of critically ill patients, teaching residents and medical students, staff development, patient education, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved medical practices in delivering patient care.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and age-related criteria for patients served.
• Maintains an attitude of inquiry toward medical practices and patient care outcomes; may develop research methodology.
• Provides educational experiences to patient families, staff, health professionals, and the community.
• Adapts behavior to specific patient populations, including privacy, communication style, and explanation of services.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory requirements applicable to the assigned area.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.
• Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice or license as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
• Certification:
  • For Nurse Practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANPCP) or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANPCP).
  • For Physician Assistants: NCCPA Certified.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing or State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Preferred: 3 years of related working experience.

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advanced Practice Provider policies and protocols at department and system levels.
• Reliable transportation for travel between facilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Medium Work: Exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and negligible to 10 pounds constantly.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods, stoop, bend, reach, and demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue; occupational risk for communicable diseases.
• Potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste within the healthcare environment.