Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health
12 days ago
Lakewood
Job Description Candidate must be able to commit to 4, 10-hour shifts. Position Summary Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and in collaboration with Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI), staff physicians, CNMs, and APNs, will provide women’s healthcare services to the patients of OHI that is consistent with established policies, procedures and protocols, OSHA standards, and other safety and health related codes and laws. Responsibilities • Coordinates and manages individual women’s health patient care in collaboration with the chief medical officer, staff physicians, CNMs, and APNs., • Works cooperatively with all providers and staff to carry out the goals and objectives of OHI, meets productivity according to established policies and procedures., • Provides continuing care to assigned patients in the office setting, anticipating, and recognizing deviations from normal, initiating treatment, and consulting with a physician as appropriate., • Orders diagnostic tests, medications and lab tests as indicated. Analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes data and applies information to patient management., • Provides education and counseling for patients, families, and community groups on various health conditions., • Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team., • Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures, and protocols, as needed to achieve OHI goals and objectives., • Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of OHI Performance Improvement program., • Accountable for encounter productivity, quality measures and family planning., • Attends and actively participates in departmental and medical staff meetings as required., • Supports health center colleagues with internal referrals when clinically appropriate., • Collects patient information and records patient information, such as medical history and reports examination results., • Ensures all patient charts justifies prescribed treatment and includes findings/progress, and plan of care, in accordance with OHI policy and procedures., • Accountable for encounter productivity, quality measures and family planning., • Provides medical care for all individuals without regard to ability to pay, race, color, origin or creed, according to OHI policy., • Provides consultation, guidance, and direction to medical support staff to ensure continuity and quality of care services., • Effectively, efficiently, and timely completes all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance., • Advises patients on good health practices., • Uses effective clinical judgment in referring patients and receiving referrals. Refers patients to specialists when required and in accordance with their insurance restrictions., • Develops and implements goals and objectives to ensure high quality, cost effective clinical care., • Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient visit and the charting is accurate to support clinical and documentation requirements via Electronic Medical Records (EMR)., • Active participant in OHI's performance improvement process, departmental meetings, and other OHI meetings as scheduled., • Willingness to work evenings and weekends at all OHI sites as needed., • Willingness to provide on call services as scheduled., • Ability to work in a variety of settings such as the traditional office, mobile medical unit, etc., • Ability to verbally communicate with diverse individuals and groups., • Ability to work with patients of different cultures., • Ability to work within a team setting and to relate to the special needs of the patient population., • Provides consultation, guidance, and direction to clinical support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services and care., • Active participant in continuing and maintaining a high level of professional skills and knowledge., • Works to ensure patient satisfaction by communicating with patients in a caring and compassionate manner., • Presents information to patients at an educational level consistent with their understanding., • Listens attentively to patient complaints and resolves or refers to appropriate individuals., • Complies with treatment protocols as they are developed and implemented., • Demonstrates concern for patient’s rights, privacy, and dignity., • Adheres to the American Medical Association Code of Professional Ethics., • Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy., • Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an Emergency Response Team. Education/Experience/Licensure • Master’ Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is required., • Three to five years’ experience at RN level in medical center, private practice or long-term care setting is required., • Active State of New Jersey RN and Advanced Practice Nurse License are required., • Active State of New Jersey CDS and DEA License to prescribe and maintain controlled substances are required., • Certification by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse is required., • BLS for providers through the American Heart Association is required. Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, • Flexible Spending Accounts with Medical and Dependent Care, • Voluntary Life Insurance, • 401(k) Salary Deferral and Match, • CME, • Paid Time Off, • Paid Holidays, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Discounts, • Employee Referral Program, • National Health Service Loan Repayment Program
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