Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

FHC-Women's Health

The Advanced Practice Nurse will be an integral part of the health care team, working with physicians, nurses and nursing or medical assistants to provide comprehensive high-quality ambulatory care, as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors (Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).

Advanced Practice Nurse Will

Direct Patient Care

• Provide direct patient care within prescribed training limits and in consultation with supervising physician
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and system-specific examinations when appropriate
• Perform obstetric and gynecological testing including STI testing, cultures, and wet mounts
• Perform specialized diagnostic and treatment procedures such as: Cervical biopsies, Endometrial biopsies, Urodynamic testing
• Document all aspects of patient care promptly and thoroughly

Assessment and Clinical Decision Making

• Order and assess diagnostic data (laboratory, pathology, physical exam, radiology) to make appropriate treatment decisions
• Interpret diagnostic studies (lab work, x-rays)
• Review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities and notify responsible clinician according to degree of urgency
• Prescribe medications for diagnosed conditions in accordance with nurse practitioner regulations

Patient Education and Preventative Care

• Provide preventative healthcare education to all patients as appropriate
• Provide condition-specific patient education

Care Coordination and Follow-up

• Collaborate with physicians when indicated
• Initiate referrals for specialized treatment
• Contact patients for follow-up evaluation or treatment of conditions detected through screening
• Coordinate scheduling for follow-up tests and consultations
• Assist with contacting patients who missed appointments, assessing urgency for rescheduling

Education and Professional Development

• Teach and precept nurse practitioner and physician assistant students
• Provide in-service education for nurses and medical assistants on women's health problems and management
• Share nurse practitioner healthcare perspectives with physicians and medical students
• Assist with emergency policy coordination and mock training exercises
• Participate in staff development and educational activities to maintain competency
• Attend mandatory in-service updates and continuing education programs

Administrative and Quality Improvement

• Review current policies and suggest revisions
• Identify needs for new policies to improve efficiency and patient experience
• Collaborate with nurse manager and medical director on policy development
• Maintain required certifications and documentation

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Current Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Current CDS and DEA required
• Master's degree in nursing required
• Minimum two (2) years experience in an OB/GYN practice
• Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty
• BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association

Salary Range: 112,923.00 - 180,627.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.