Nurse Practitioner- Women's Health

About Us Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you. ROLE OVERVIEW And PURPOSE The Nurse Practitioner Women’s Health works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to our patients in an outpatient setting. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Responsibilities Direct Patient Care Administers or prescribes treatments and tests, including pap smears and pelvic/breast examsConducts thorough consultations, medical histories, and physical examinations of patientsDiagnoses and treats gynecological conditions, such as menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, infections, and menopause-related symptomsProvides prenatal care, including regular check-ups and screenings for pregnanciesOffers family planning services, contraceptive counseling, and assists with contraceptive proceduresPerforms minor office-based procedures, such as IUD insertions/removals and implant insertions/removalsEducates patients on reproductive health, preventative care, and treatment optionsProvides counseling and support to patients regarding family planning, fertility issues, and pregnancy-related concerns Provider and Team Support Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, support staff, and other women's health practitioners to provide comprehensive patient careShares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teamsOperates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders Clinical Administration Maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and ensures proper documentation of patient encountersReviews patient files/records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statusElicits and records information about patient medical historyExamines patients for symptoms or physical informationOrders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s conditionAnalyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current conditionDetermines and prescribes patient medications, dosages, and schedules dependent on their conditions and allergiesPrescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseasesDocuments patient visits, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of actionStays informed of organizational activities and promotes mission and goalsStays abreast of the latest advancements in women's health through continuing education, maintenance of certification, and professional developmentReviews and responds to all forms of communication, such as emails, TEAMs messages and voice mailsFunctions at the highest level according to credentials and competencyImpacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy Qualifications Education/Experience Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program requiredCalifornia Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing license in good standing is requiredCurrent California DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employmentCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employmentAHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniquesOnline-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement Board Certification (ANCC/AANPCB) or board eligible with certification within 12 months of hire requiredExperience with specialization in women’s health requiredBoard certification for Women’s Health or Certified Midwife required Additional Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills And Abilities) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skillsExcellent interpersonal skills to work with patients, families, and other healthcare professionalsAbility to lead and manage a team of healthcare professionalsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledgeable about and experience with conducting gynecological examinations, procedures, and obstetric careKnowledgeable about and experience with current evidence-based practices and guidelines in women's healthAbility to work with diverse patient populationsAbility to work in an advanced capacity in electronic medical records, email, video conferencing systems, and common office softwareAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner Physical Requirements Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of time COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPAA) Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediatelyMaintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practicesUse appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environmentBe familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exitsFollow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocolsMaintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposesComply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligationsReport all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more! Pay range: $124,100 - $191,000 annually, depending on experience. Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.