Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Women's Health NP will be responsible under the direction of the Health Center Medical Director to deliver primary care commensurate with training and experience to CCI Health Services patients. The Women's Health NP is responsible for delivering care appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center practice with a multicultural, multilingual patient population.

As a member of the health center’s integrated care team, the Women's Health NP will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:

• Interview new patients to assess their symptoms, needs, or problems; record and utilize their medical history for diagnosis.
• Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
• Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
• Perform well-women exams that include pap smears, and pelvic, and breast exams.
• Treat diseases of female organs.
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury which may include order and analyzing necessary tests, screenings, biopsies, scans, etc. to effectively diagnose a problem.
• Complete medical charts within expected time frames.
• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose the medical condition of the patient.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor and track their condition progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Counsel patients on safe sex practices and preventative medicine practices
• Refer patient to a medical specialist or another practitioner when necessary.
• Consult with/or provide consulting services to other physicians.
• Participate in peer reviews, performance improvement activities, and audits.
• Provide quality medical care according to CCI Health Services’ standards on quality assurance.
• Provide clinical supervision of nurses and medical assistants in the area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
• Attend all internal provider meetings, and committees, as necessary and/or required by CCI.
• Perform all duties and services in full compliance with internal and external requirements.
• May provide supervision and/or clinical support for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
• May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries, contraception, options counseling, and LARC procedures.
• Working on-site is an essential duty for the job. 
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Health Center Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of Obstetrician/Gynecologist medicine.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and public.
• Continue personal education on current medical practices and innovations by reading medical journals, attending conferences, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be in possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with training.
• Board Certification or appropriate eligibility in Obstetrician/Gynecologist is required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Demonstrate a special interest in community medicine; prior FQHC experience is a plus.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.