What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Haven Health Clinics?
Haven Health Clinics (Haven Health or Haven) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that was founded in 1968. The mission of Haven is to provide access to quality medical care, reproductive health services, and education for women and men throughout the Texas Panhandle regardless of their ability to pay.
NURSE PRACTITIONER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review complete health history with patients; including obstetric, gynecologic contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; and record findings both accurately and succinctly.
- Perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproduction system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy.
- Provide patients with education concerning health issues, family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, resisting coercion, family involvement (with minors), specific procedures, medications and birth control methods including abstinence, and other topics requested by the patient.
- Perform, order and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by HHC medical protocols.
- Recognize and treat minor deviations from the normal, using prescribed protocols and consulting with the Medical Director as needed.
- Recognize ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing care to women throughout the life cycle.
- Familiar with appropriate reference materials and funding sources at work site to ensure proper patient care.
- Recognize common non-gynecological medical problems and other deviations from normal and provides management or referrals as appropriate utilizing community resource manual.
- Is a willing and active team player with the clinic’s entire staff. Must provide each patient with excellent customer service.
- Ability to remain open and non-judgmental towards colleagues and patients in accordance with Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas/standards).
- Bilingual (the ability to speak both English and Spanish) helpful but not required.
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)certification preferred.
NURSE PRACTITIONER QUALIFICATIONS: Must be licensed or certified for advanced nurse practice in Texas. Must have Nurse Practitioners training and subsequent experience in women’s reproductive health care. NCC certification or certification by another recognized body is required. Must have good documentation and communication skills. Must support the mission and goal of HHC.
Individuals interested in the position should email a cover letter and resume to Jessica Hartman at jhartman@hhcama.org.