Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with current RN licensure
Completion of an accredited Advanced Practice nursing program (clinical specialist, Master's, or DNP)
Registered as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner by Arizona Board of Nursing
National certification with a specialty board
Current DEA certification
1-2 years of clinical experience in OB/GYN preferred
Responsibilities
Obtain medical history and conduct physical exams, documenting in EHR
Perform comprehensive examinations focusing on key areas such as thyroid and pelvic health
Conduct breast examinations and promote breast awareness
Perform PAP smears and evaluate for pathology
Order lab and diagnostic procedures, synthesizing data for diagnosis and treatment
Monitor and treat patients during pregnancy, providing prenatal and postnatal care
Educate patients on contraceptive methods and manage medication therapy
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with physicians
Opportunity for professional development and leadership roles
Access to advanced medical technology and EMR systems
Focus on evidence-based practice and continuous education
Supportive culture promoting patient-centered care
Full Job Description
OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner, CNP
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Advanced Practice nurse who works autonomously and in conjunction with physicians in a private practice setting to provide coordinated, comprehensive and quality healthcare within the protocols of obstetrics and gynecology. Healthcare is provided for acute and chronic disorders and is based on ACOG guidelines and evidence based practice and is revised frequently. Care may include complete physical exams, determination of disorders, treatment and education, prescriptions and referrals consistent with the Arizona state board of nursing scope of practice.
SWCWC HOURS:
Monday- Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 7:30am-2:30pm
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
Education:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure by State Board of Nursing as an RN
Graduate from an Advanced Practice nursing program (clinical specialist, Master Degree Program or DNP) which is accredited and approved
Registration by Arizona Board of Nursing as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
National certification with a specialty board
Current DEA certification
Experience:
1-2 years clinical experience in OB/GYN preferred
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Operates professionally under the highest level of accountability
Practices autonomously and in conjunction with other professionals, including physicians as part of a healthcare team
Uses critical thinking to analyze data and applies this to improve practice
Incorporates and disseminates research findings to enhance practice and improve patient outcomes
Practices ethically and uses this in decision making
Provides culturally competent care
Incorporates technology to optimize patient care
Demonstrates competency with EMR systems
Embraces leadership opportunities within the organization
Joins professional associations, advocacy groups and other activities to improve healthcare
Maintains a culture which fosters the organization's mission, vision and values
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obtain pertinent medical history and conduct relevant physical examinations and records in EHR.
Conducts examination of head, eye, ear, nose and throat; heart and lung examinations when necessary. Emphasis on the thyroid, breasts, abdomen and pelvis.
Performs breast examinations and promotes breast awareness
Performs PAP smears, evaluates the vulva, vagina, cervix and uterus for pathology.
Evaluates the uterine corpus and adnexae and performs and evaluates rectal exams if warranted.
Assesses patient complaints, recognizes normal and abnormal medical findings.
Remains familiar and up to date with family cancer screening and counseling.
Perform procedures including but not limited to: biopsy of endometrial or vulvar tissue, and insertion or removal of IUDs.
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures and synthesizes data to determine tentative diagnosis and therapeutic plan, exercising independent judgment.
Recognizes associated GYN and non-GYN diseases, common OB complaints and consults with physician when appropriate.
Monitor and treat patients during pregnancy including prenatal advising up to delivery and postnatal care.
Assesses patients for possible STI's and initiates appropriate lab studies. May prepare wet slides, evaluating such microscopically for various agents causing vaginitis and initiates appropriate treatment.
Prescribe and manage medication therapy for patients.
Educates patients on contraceptive methods.
Makes appropriate referrals to lab, imaging or social agencies.
Provides services to patients and assists the physicians with their patients in all locations as needed. Triage patients within the practice and over the phone, makes decisions and judgments for all patients as needed.
Supports and motivates patient care. Assures relevant treatment and therapeutic plans and utilizes other health and medical resources to coordinate these plans.
Provides continued follow up and coordinated care for patients.
Works with all providers to maintain patient flow during times of need in order to accommodate our patients and eliminate the need for reschedules.
Continue to educate MA's regarding quality patient care according to the practice guidelines set by SWCWC.
