Comprehensive Community Health Centers
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH
Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Glendale, California, United States, 91206
Description
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH JOB SUMMARY
Specializing in Women's Health will provide continuous and comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal health, prevention and treatment, in an underserved community clinic. To perform a variety of advanced clinical duties involved in assessing, treating, controlling, and preventing patient illness and disease within the assigned public health nursing program; to perform physical examinations; identify patients with physical and emotional illness; and to administer medications as prescribed.
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Perform pelvic examinations and insert IUD/IUC/IUS* Breast cancer screening and problem evaluation* Pap smears and HPV screening* STD screening, treatment and follow-up* Pregnancy testing* Provide prenatal care and family planning education* Counsel and educate patients on health behaviors, preventative measures, health promotion, self-care skills and treatment options* Perform duties as assigned by Chief Medical Director.
Requirements
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
* Completion of a Master's degree in nursing or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)* Must be certified by one of the following organizations,* American Academy of Nurse Practitioners* American Nurses Credentialing Center* National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties* Pediatric Certification Board (previously the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses* Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation* AACN Certification Corporation* National Board on Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses* Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license.* Preferably two years nursing experience in an outpatient clinic.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Advanced principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of medical and health care.* Advanced principles and practices of medical diagnosis.* Approved medical treatments for a variety of health status.* Procedures and methods of laboratory testing and interpretation.* Medical terminology.* Principles and procedures of medical record keeping.* Pertinent federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding health care.* Perform general physical examinations.* Provide responsible medical care within the scope of protocols.* Respond to emergency situations.* Prepare, perform, and interpret laboratory tests.* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work* Ability to commit to quality.* Ability to work flexible hours.* Ability to travel to and attend professional meetings, conferences, trainings and programs sites.* Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally with students, health care team members, families and school staff.* Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision-making.* Ability to find solutions when barriers are identified.* Strong documentation skills.* Ability to multi-task and prioritize when needed.* Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.* Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.* Experience and work ethics that supports working within a high functioning, team-oriented environment.* Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work under supervision.* Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff.* Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.* Excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity and diplomacy and the ability to communicate accurately and effectively with all levels of staff and management.* Demonstrates ability to work in a regulatory climate that includes oversight of state and federal entities, payer contracts etc.* Possesses ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.* Possesses genuine respect for others and acceptance of their individual social and cultural traits.* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.* Able to travel and attend professional meetings, conferences, trainings and clinic sites.* Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate while working with others in multi-disciplinary teams.* Performs other related duties as assigned.
PATIENT INTERACTION EXPECTATIONS
* Greet patients before they greet you* Listen, respond, and make eye contact with every patient* Personalize interactions with each patient* Explain to each patient the process of care* Provide patients with updates throughout their visit
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH PAY RATE: $110k-$140k ANNUALLY
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH BENEFITS:
* Medical, Dental and Vision - 100% paid by Employer* Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment - 100% paid by Employer* Paid Holidays* Paid Time Off* 401(K)* 401(K) Matching* Flexible Spending Account* Fringe* Supplemental Insurance* Participate in LRP
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH JOB SUMMARY
Specializing in Women's Health will provide continuous and comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal health, prevention and treatment, in an underserved community clinic. To perform a variety of advanced clinical duties involved in assessing, treating, controlling, and preventing patient illness and disease within the assigned public health nursing program; to perform physical examinations; identify patients with physical and emotional illness; and to administer medications as prescribed.
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Perform pelvic examinations and insert IUD/IUC/IUS* Breast cancer screening and problem evaluation* Pap smears and HPV screening* STD screening, treatment and follow-up* Pregnancy testing* Provide prenatal care and family planning education* Counsel and educate patients on health behaviors, preventative measures, health promotion, self-care skills and treatment options* Perform duties as assigned by Chief Medical Director.
Requirements
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
* Completion of a Master's degree in nursing or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)* Must be certified by one of the following organizations,* American Academy of Nurse Practitioners* American Nurses Credentialing Center* National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties* Pediatric Certification Board (previously the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses* Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation* AACN Certification Corporation* National Board on Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses* Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license.* Preferably two years nursing experience in an outpatient clinic.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Advanced principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of medical and health care.* Advanced principles and practices of medical diagnosis.* Approved medical treatments for a variety of health status.* Procedures and methods of laboratory testing and interpretation.* Medical terminology.* Principles and procedures of medical record keeping.* Pertinent federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding health care.* Perform general physical examinations.* Provide responsible medical care within the scope of protocols.* Respond to emergency situations.* Prepare, perform, and interpret laboratory tests.* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work* Ability to commit to quality.* Ability to work flexible hours.* Ability to travel to and attend professional meetings, conferences, trainings and programs sites.* Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally with students, health care team members, families and school staff.* Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision-making.* Ability to find solutions when barriers are identified.* Strong documentation skills.* Ability to multi-task and prioritize when needed.* Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.* Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.* Experience and work ethics that supports working within a high functioning, team-oriented environment.* Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work under supervision.* Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff.* Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.* Excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity and diplomacy and the ability to communicate accurately and effectively with all levels of staff and management.* Demonstrates ability to work in a regulatory climate that includes oversight of state and federal entities, payer contracts etc.* Possesses ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.* Possesses genuine respect for others and acceptance of their individual social and cultural traits.* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.* Able to travel and attend professional meetings, conferences, trainings and clinic sites.* Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate while working with others in multi-disciplinary teams.* Performs other related duties as assigned.
PATIENT INTERACTION EXPECTATIONS
* Greet patients before they greet you* Listen, respond, and make eye contact with every patient* Personalize interactions with each patient* Explain to each patient the process of care* Provide patients with updates throughout their visit
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH PAY RATE: $110k-$140k ANNUALLY
NURSE PRACTITIONER - WOMEN'S HEALTH BENEFITS:
* Medical, Dental and Vision - 100% paid by Employer* Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment - 100% paid by Employer* Paid Holidays* Paid Time Off* 401(K)* 401(K) Matching* Flexible Spending Account* Fringe* Supplemental Insurance* Participate in LRP