What are the responsibilities and job description for the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner position at LaSante Health Center?
LaSante Health Center is seeking a WHNP to join our growing GYN program. The ideal candidate will see patients for routine GYN care, including annual exams, problem visits, family planning, and STI testing and treatment. The WHNP will work closely with other NPs, physicians, and various health disciplines to ensure comprehensive care of their patients.
Responsibilities:
- Perform physical exams
- Review medical records
- Order labs and diagnostic tests
- Diagnose and manage common GYN problems
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, nurses, and MAs
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain patient health records
- Qualifications:
- Valid NP and RN licenses
- National certification
Skills:
- 1 year(s) experience as an NP in a GYN setting
- Experience performing office procedures including IUD, Nexplanon, vulvar biopsy and endometrial biopsy
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to work as part of team
- Be able to work in fast paced environment
- Comfortable using and navigating electronic health records, in particular eCW
- Creole or Spanish speaking highly desired
