WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER OR CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE

Hours: Full-time (Monday-Friday)

Primary Purpose

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) provide primary clinical care per the PCMH/NCQA model of care for patients of Lorain County Health & Dentistry in the clinical office setting.

CNM’s, are responsible for maintaining and being compliant with a written standard of care arrangement with all collaborating physicians. WHNP/CNM’s provide comprehensive pre and post-natal obstetric care as well as women’s gynecologic care.

At Lorain County Health & Dentistry, WHNP/CNM’s are expected to develop long term relationships with their patients, provide patient informed, individualized healthcare recommendations and plans and offer ongoing support and advice.

Essential Functions

• Review patient’s medical history.

• Elicit relevant information from patient regarding their lifestyle and behavior.

• Elicit relevant information regarding family medical history.
• Examine the patient using medical equipment and techniques for signs of disease, injury, and ailments.
• Perform routine checkups and screenings.
• Monitor and assess fetal growth and development.
• Order and/or perform tests, diagnostic images, and other inquisitive diagnostics as needed.
• Review and analyze all results, reports, and findings regarding the condition of patients.
• Diagnose and define a treatment plan for all issues or potential issues or refer patients to the appropriate specialist as needed.
• Prescribe medications as needed.
• Perform necessary office procedures as defined and permitted in scope of practice.
• Develop positive, professional, long term relationships with patients.
• Educate patients on recommended techniques to improve and maintain good health.
• Promote good health throughout the facility in conversation and behavior.
• Respond appropriately when on call rotation.
• Complete encounters per policy.
• Respond to requests within EHR i. e. PAQ, tasks, patient message.
• Collaborate appropriately with provider team.
• Participate in Peer Review.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Masters of Science in Nursing with Advanced Practice Certification or Certified Nurse Midwife required.
• Must be board certified in area of practice.
• Must have BLS certification.
• Must be licensed in the State of Ohio and meet all requirements for credentialing and privileging.
• Must maintain appropriate continuing education requirements as established by State Board of Medical Examiners.

Skill and Experience Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in a non-profit community healthcare environment is preferred.
• Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to Lorain County Health & Dentistry i. e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
• Must have the skill and credibility to serve as a patient advocate and be a role model for change.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
• Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to master a therapeutic communication approach.
• Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.

Benefits

• National Health Service Corps & Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Eligibility
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.

Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to adhering to employment practices in accordance with the EEOC.

LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed please contact the LCH&D Human Resources Department.