OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner

Paycom; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner with a focus on obstetric and gynecologic care to provide patient-centered services in a medical office setting. The role requires performing well-woman and OB-GYN exams, interpreting tests, and coordinating care with supervising physicians.

The candidate must hold an RN license and WHNP credential, with a minimum two years of nursing experience and one year NP experience, preferably in Women’s Health or Family Medicine, in a high-volume clinic.

Qualifications

• BSN, MSN, WHNP or DNP required.
• Minimum of two years professional nursing experience plus one year of nurse practitioner experience, preferably in Women’s Health or Family Medicine.
• Current state RN license. WHNP license with Certificate of Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Perform well woman exams and OB-GYN assessments.
• Order screening and diagnostic tests; interpret results and plan care.
• Document patient information and maintain records.
• Educate patients on health and preventive care; provide counseling.
• Triage calls and provide clinical guidance to patients.
• Collaborate with physicians on management of acute and preventive gynecologic care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

BSN/MSN/WHNP/DNP

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for providing obstetric and gynecologic medical care as delegated by physician.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting. Requires ability to help transfer patients. Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and tense patients. Requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Medical office and exam room settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to clinics. Frequent contact with a variety of peopleEXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties include but not limited to the following:Perform well woman exams, complaint focused obstetric and gynecologic exams, and obtains appropriate medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate screening and diagnostic testing. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis with therapeutic plan.Performs related work as required.Maintains patient confidentiality.Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains department statistics. Uses a computer to access/enter needed data.Seeks advice from supervising physician for assistance in medical decision makingCare for women during pregnancy, identifying and making referrals for high risk pregnancies.Collaborates with physicians in managing acute, chronic, and preventive gynecologic care. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.Performs procedures which may include IUD insertion or removal, etonogestrel implant insertion or removal, endometrial biopsy, vulvar biopsy, and incisions and drainage.PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions and interpret findings. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to operate medical instruments required for physical exam and minor procedures and computer hardware/software.EDUCATION:BSN, MSN, WHNP, DNP required.EXPERIENCE:Minimum of two years professional nursing experience plus one year of nurse practitioner experience, preferably in Women’s Health or Family Medicine setting with high volume of Women’s Health related care.CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:Current state RN license. Current state WHNP license with Certificate of Fitness.