OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner

Provides high-quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate women’s health care services to OB/GYN patients in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice. This role includes preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and health education for patients across the lifespan. The NPWH practices collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to support the mission of BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers and to meet federal, state, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive women’s health services, including health histories, physical examinations, screenings, diagnostic evaluations, vaccinations, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and preventive OB/GYN conditions based on clinical findings and evidence-based guidelines.
• Perform procedures and clinical duties within the approved scope of practice and credentialed privileges.
• Make appropriate referrals to primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services as clinically indicated.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation, including closing patient encounters within 48 hours and reviewing/signing laboratory results, reports, and clinical documents in accordance with BMS policies.
• Maintain compliance with Managed Care/HMO requirements, Joint Commission standards, HRSA guidelines, and New York State regulations.
• Participate in regular chart reviews, including Peer Review activities, to support quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to promote high-quality, coordinated patient care.
• Consult with collaborating physicians as needed regarding patient care to ensure adherence to clinical standards, policies, and objectives.
• Provide clinical coverage at other BMS/BCDC sites as needed in the absence of usual providers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring activities.
• Engage in health fairs, screenings, and community outreach activities as assigned.
• Achieve or exceed projected patient access and productivity goals.
• Adhere to and actively contribute to BMS policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Engage in continuous professional development and maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Collaborate regularly with the Assistant Medical Director and Nurse Manager regarding clinical performance, patient outcomes, and team effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• National certification as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
• At least two years of clinical experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills in women’s health and OB/GYN care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Commitment to culturally competent, patient-centered care.
• Experience in an FQHC, community health center, or safety-net healthcare organization (preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) (preferred).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Clinical setting with direct patient contact.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting consistent with clinical practice.
• Ability to communicate, hear, see, and feel without limitations.
• May require extended periods of computer use for documentation.

Pay

$148,000 - $150,000 annually