Women’s Health NP — Outpatient Care Leader

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Guide (UMMS)

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Women\'s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to provide comprehensive outpatient care across the lifespan. The WHNP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages gynecologic conditions, provides preventive and reproductive care, and collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an MSN or DNP, Maryland RN license, and WHNP certification, with strong clinical judgment, communication, and

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited Women\'s Health Nurse Practitioner program or Nurse Practitioner program with applicable women\'s health training.
• Current, unrestricted Maryland RN license and Maryland Nurse Practitioner certification; APRN recognition.
• National WHNP-BC or equivalent national certification.
• Current DEA registration and Maryland CDS registration if prescribing controlled substances.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments across medical, surgical, reproductive, and psychosocial histories.
• Perform routine and problem-focused gynecologic examinations.
• Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic women\'s health conditions.
• Provide preventive health services, including annual wellness exams and cancer screenings.
• Prescribe medications, tests, and interventions per Maryland law and policies.
• Manage contraception counseling and family planning services.
• Evaluate and treat STIs and other reproductive health concerns.
• Order, interpret, and communicate lab and diagnostic results.
• Perform office-based procedures within scope and competency.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, treatment plans, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, nurses, and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Diagnostic reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Education

MSN or DNP from accredited program

WHNP/NP with women's health training

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Women\'s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to provide comprehensive outpatient care across the lifespan. The WHNP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages gynecologic conditions, provides preventive and reproductive care, and collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an MSN or DNP, Maryland RN license, and WHNP certification, with strong clinical judgment, communication, and