What are the responsibilities and job description for the Womens Health Nurse Practitioner position at UMMA Community Clinic?
Starting salaries are set in accordance with our compensation plan, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the compensation plan, starting salary ranges are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation for this position meets your needs.Our MissionTo promote the well-being of the underserved by providing access to high-quality healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. Our services, activities and governance reflect the Islamic values and moral principles which inspired our founders. These include the core values which are universally shared and revered by society at large: Service, Compassion, Human Dignity, Social Justice, and Ethical Conduct. Working at UMMAUMMA is looking for passionate and mission-driven Staff who look to make an impact on the lives of our patients and the members of our community. These roles include Physicians and Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Staff, Administration, and more! For more information on the services we provide, Click Here Benefits and CompensationUMMA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with comprehensive and cost-effective medical plans. Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement, loan repayment opportunities, 403(b) savings plan, employee discounts, extended lunch on Fridays, and more! Our compensation plan also includes Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (accruals begin on the first day of hire), Employee Recognition, and more!! SUMMARY Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, this position performs assigned functions for continuity of patient care and efficient patient flow. Need to maintain a high quality of patient care that is evidence based.The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) provides primary women’s health care focusing on gynecological and preventative health needs of women throughout their life spans. The WHNP exercises a high level of independent judgment in managing patient care assessing risk status.The WHNP practices within a health care system that provides for physician consultation, collaborative management and referral as indicated by the health status of the patient. The WHNP is administratively accountable to the Lead Prenatal & Women’s Health Physician and Chief Operating Officer.ESSENTIAL DUTIES1. Demonstrates obstetrical and gynecological theoretical knowledge, hand skills; follow clinical guidelines, policies and procedures.2. Provides primary care in an ambulatory setting to women including timely ordering and accurate evaluation of diagnostic tests and management of minor complications. Identifies factors that indicate deviations from normal and provides follow-up services according to the standards delineated in the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice.3. Performs a comprehensive history and physical exam in an accurate and timely manner. Develops and implements a plan of care with the patient which is consistent with the clinical objectives of the multi-disciplinary gynecological and/or prenatal team.4. Prescribes appropriate treatments and medications from an approved formulary for the management of a client’s contraceptive needs and/or for specific medical problems.5. Identifies deviations from normal and consults, co-manages or refers as appropriate.6. Ensure compliance with productivity and documentation standards including:a. Meeting goal of 16-20 patients to be seen in an average 8-hour day.b. Complete all documentation, coding and data collectionc. Meet schedule and accuracy requirements for UDS data collection purposes.7. Participates in a continuous, collaborative peer review process and in audits to conform to regulatory standards.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position may have supervisory responsibility to medical assistants and licensed vocational nurses. He or she may be expected to provide leadership and instruction to volunteers, students and less experienced staff. QUALIFICATIONS/ POSITION REQUIREMENTSSuccessful completion and acceptable results of post offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.Healthcare Personnel Requirements for vaccinations and preventative testing: Hep B, Influenza, MMR, TDAP, and TBEXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.WHNPs care for women throughout their life spans, therefore there is a broad spectrum of responsibilities:Conducting well-woman examsPerforming primary care procedures like pap smears, endometrial biopsies, and colposcopiesReviewing preventive health needsEducating and prescribing available contraceptionInserting long-acting reversible contraception such as Intrauterine devices and Implanted devicesEducating and counseling on unexpected pregnanciesOrdering and interpreting blood and imaging testsAddressing infertility concernsSexually transmitted infection diagnosis, treatment, and educationManaging women through the perinatal period, such as confirming/dating pregnancy; educating on pregnancy health; performing ultrasounds; and monitoring fetal activityMenopause education and counselingIntimacy and sexual healthScreening for domestic violence, substance abuse, and high-risk behaviorsDiagnosing female-related disease processesEDUCATION:Requires valid license to practice medicine in the State of California. Certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the CA Board of Registered Nursing.Active DEA licensePHYSICAL ACTIVITYWhile performing this work, the incumbent:Will spend substantial time standing, sitting, speaking and listening Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Is expected to travel via personal vehicle throughout the community on a frequent basis Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE OPERATION The incumbent in this position may operate any/all of the following equipment:Telephone, cell phone, faxComputer, printer and related equipmentCopy machineAudio-visual equipmentPersonal automobileComputer software may include any or all of the following:Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft AccessDesign / Publishing softwareInternet ExplorerDonor Software
Salary : $135,000 - $160,000