What are the responsibilities and job description for the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner position at Palmetto Ob/Gyn, LLC?
Join our growing, thriving OB/GYN Practice in the Myrtle Beach area. We are looking for a Full-Time Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner to join our Team. This is an ideal opportunity for a provider who enjoys a small, collaborative team environment. Salary based on experience.
QUICK GLANCE SUMMARY:
- 1 Office location – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- 5-day work week
- 50/50 OB/GYN
- 1-2 years’ experience in Women’s Health
We are an all-female practice offering more than 25 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to ensure a smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators, and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Other job duties including, but are not limited to:
- Practices under the standard procedure established for the WHNP role which are consistent, with Company policy and in accordance with all legal requirements
- Experience with IUDs, Pessaries & Colposcopy helpful, not a requirement
- Conducts age-appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent, with department protocol.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on all aspects of patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
- Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
- Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
- Reviews medical record for follow-up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the practice.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.
FULL TIME BENEFITS SUMMARY:
- Full-time benefit eligibility starting after the first month of hire.
- Paid malpractice coverage (No tail expense), South Carolina medical license & DEA
- 401(k) matching contribution after one year
- CME Allowance
- Generous PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal) Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active, unrestricted South Carolina NP medical license & DEA
- 2 years’ experience in women’s health
- Athena Health experience is helpful but not a requirement
- Must meet credentialing requirements established for Nurse Practitioner role
- Eligible to participate in state programs including, but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person