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Women's Health Nurse Practitioner-Healthy Start

4 days ago

Buffalo

Job Description Why Join Care Medical Practice? Care Medical Practice is a provider-led, community-based health and care partner dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those who need care the most, with a deep commitment to high-needs, urban and rural communities. Our local physicians, nurses, and caregivers work together to serve people and the communities they live in, beyond just treating symptoms. We remove barriers by delivering personalized care as close to home as possible, often in-home, because we know a deep understanding of our patient’s race, culture, and environment is critical to delivering improved health outcomes. By empowering patients, providers, and caregivers with the support they need, we strive to make health and care a reality—not a burden—every single day. Join us in creating a better way to care. Position Overview Care Medical Practice model is designed for member engagement of the high-risk population with an emphasis on event-driven care management leveraging care pathways and evidenced based guidelines tailored to black and brown populations. Care Management includes assessing healthcare needs, identifying problems and opportunities for improvement, implementing patient Action Plans, managing the patient care transition process, assisting patients throughout care episodes, coordinating, and facilitating care for patients with complex, chronic medical and mental health conditions, providing disease education, and promoting evidence-based healthcare services. The individual in this position works as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure high quality outcomes for patients/families struggling with chronic disease management. It is critical that care management be done in conjunction and always with the Caregiver, including their and the member’s signoff. Conducting Caregiver assessments are also part of the Care Management process. Key Responsibilities • Conducting well-woman exams, • Reviewing preventive health needs, • Educating and prescribing available contraception, • Inserting long-acting reversible contraception such as Intrauterine devices and Implanted devices, • Educating and counseling on unexpected pregnancies, • Ordering and interpreting blood and imaging tests, • Addressing infertility concerns, • Sexually transmitted infection diagnosis, treatment, and education, • Managing women through the perinatal period, such as confirming/dating pregnancy; educating on pregnancy health; performing ultrasounds; and monitoring fetal activity, • Menopause education and counseling, • Intimacy and sexual health counseling, • Screening for domestic violence, substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, and high-risk behaviors, • Diagnosing female-related disease processes, • Performing primary care procedures like pap smears and endometrial biopsies, • May work alongside OBGYNs as to provide prenatal care, • Perform comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for risk adjustment and other regulatory assessments, • Order pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnoses or presenting symptoms; able to work within an environment of limited resources and therefore use diagnostic tests judiciously and appropriately Create and implement a medical plan of care, • Provides care coordination and preventative care services for geographical as well as virtual targets who are stratified by risk, • Provide post-discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmission rates and emergency room utilization, • Perform face-to-face in-person visits in clinic and in-home settings, • Additionally, perform face-to-face synchronous video communications using Tele-Health platforms based on business needs and leadership direction, • Prescribe medications as appropriate, • Perform timely documentation in an electronic medical record computer system or other method of documentation, • Engage in practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to the degree required by state laws., • Collaboration: The Women’s and Maternal Health Nurse Practitioner will work closely with other clinical and business divisions to learn their needs, internalize their knowledge, and define solutions to achieve the clinical objectives of Care Medical Practice’s model of care., • Knowledge: The Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical subject matter expertise, seek specialty consultation as appropriate, and is responsible for knowing when a patient needs physician oversight and when the patient's medical condition may be beyond the scope of knowledge of the NP., • Culture: The Women’s and Maternal Health Nurse Practitioner is accountable for creating a productive, collaborative, safe, and inclusive work environment for the team and as part of the larger Company. Good judgment, impeccable ethics, and a strong team player; desire to succeed and grow in a fast-paced, demanding, and entrepreneurial Company. Required Qualifications • Education:, • Certified and registered as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to practice as a WHNP, FNP, or CNM in New York, • Licensed to practice in NYS., • Graduated from a nurse practitioner education program acceptable to NYSED or certified as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization acceptable to NYSED., • Completed pharmacology coursework acceptable to NYSED, • Applied for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED, • Experience:, • Previous experience as a WHNP, FNP, or CNM, 3-5 years, • Preferred experience in women’s health programs as a licensed clinician, • Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to healthcare, • Fluency in a language in addition to English is a plus, • Immunization and phlebotomy skills, • Communication: Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills; ability to clearly articulate and present concepts and models in an accessible manner to Care Medical Practice’s team, investors, partners, and other stakeholders. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. Financial Well-being • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salaries to attract and retain the best talent., • Comprehensive Medical Plan: We proudly offer a comprehensive medical option with an employer contribution., • Dental & Vision Coverage: Maintain your oral and eye health with our employer-paid dental and vision plans via MetLife., • Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance are provided at no cost to you., • Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance for Providers: Stay at the forefront of your field with our CME allowance., • Commuter Benefits: Save on your commute with our commuter benefits program. Work is performed indoors in a setting with conditioned air and artificial light. Travel to and work in offices or other environments is required. In this position you will need an to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and other co-workers in person and over devices, sometimes with people who are agitated. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Must be able to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Lifting of up to 10 lbs. occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business. Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement Care Medical Practice is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please indicate this in your application or speak with your recruiter during the hiring process. Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

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