Nurse Practitioner - Ob/Gyn
Description
The OBGYN/Women’s Heath NP works as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team to provide direct patient care in the OB/GYN department, including prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological care to Torrance memorial Physician Network (TMPN) patients.
EXPECTATIONS
- Ability to see the big picture, multitask, work well in teams, and be highly detailed oriented.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide primary healthcare to both obstetric and gynecologic patients.
- Conduct pre- and post-treatment surgical care to patients.
- Perform comprehensive family planning counseling, screening, care and procedures.
- Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
- Orders or executes various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
- Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
- Administers or prescribes treatments.
- Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies.
- Provides prenatal care to pregnant women. Provides postnatal care to mothers and infants.
- Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to the patient’s age, gender, and disease specific needs.
- Review incoming reports (labs, x-rays, EKG, consult notes, outside records) in a timely manner and notify patient.
- Formulate treatment plan for acute and chronic medical conditions, provide preventive health services, arrange follow-up.
- Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies.
- Arrange specialty referrals for services not provided by TMPN.
- Consult with supervising physician whenever any questions arise as to the diagnostic evaluation or treatment plan.
- Promote patient satisfaction principles and foster an excellent environment for the patient and their family.
Additional Responsibilities
- Use and disclose patients’ protected health information only in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
- Promote a cohesive, cooperative working relationship with fellow providers which may include helping with excess patient loads.
- Actively participate in TMPN’s peer-review and quality assurance activities to improve HEDIS, UDS and other quality metrics, including timely access to prenatal care, post-partum care, cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening, immunization rates etc.
- Participate in provider meetings, staff meetings, and any other committee meetings as assigned.
- Ensures the proper and timely documentation of medical health records for clinical work and accurate billing.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required education, experience and/or training:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Active and unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
- National certification as a Physician Assistant from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) OR as a Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
- Active and unrestricted DEA license.
- BLS certification
- At least two (2) years of experience in OB-GYN health care setting
- Familiarity with electronic health records (Cerner preferred)
- Must be able to interact with people of various socioeconomic statuses and address sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a team collaborative setting.
- Excellent customer service, leadership and motivational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Flexibility with schedule.
Travel required or Special Conditions:
- Must have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed);
- Must possess valid California Driver License;
- Must have and maintain State required automobile insurance coverage; and
- TB and post-employment physical clearance, to be renewed every year.
Hours: TMPN is open Monday – Friday 8am-5pm. Specific hours flexible depending on operational needs.
- Provide postpartum care to new mothers, including monitoring their physical and emotional well-being.
- Educate patients on reproductive health, contraception methods, and family planning options.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients.
Pay: $53.90 - $90.54 per hour
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