Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

SWLA Center for Health Services; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SWLA Center for Health Services in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and specialty care to women across the lifespan, including prenatal and postpartum services where applicable.

The role focuses on well-woman exams, gynecologic care, diabetes and hypertension management, and patient education within an FQHC setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in WHNP program required.
• WHNP certification (NCC) required.
• Active NP license in practice state required.
• DEA license with prescriptive authority preferred or able to obtain.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in FQHC or community health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive women’s health services including well-woman exams, gynecologic care, prenatal and postpartum care (as applicable), family planning, and menopause management
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic women’s health conditions
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including Pap smears, STI testing, and pregnancy testing
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Provide patient education on reproductive health, disease prevention, and wellness
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, nurses, and care teams to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and compliance activities
• Uphold FQHC, HRSA, and organizational policies and standards

Skills

WHNP certification

Nurse Practitioner license

EHR proficiency

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Master’s degree in Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program

WHNP certification (NCC)

Active NP license in state of practice

DEA license and prescriptive authority

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

DEPARTMENT: Medical

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Health Officer

SUMMARY

SWLA Center for Health Services, Inc. will use the services of mid-level practitioners to compliment the care being provided by the Physicians employed by the Center. SWLA is seeking a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in providing primary and specialty care to women across the lifespan, as well as providing care to pregnant women, to ensure women receive the care they need to maintain their health and well-being. This includes, but not limited to, preventative care such as annual exams and screenings, gynecological exams, management of diabetes and hypertension.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Women’s Health focus
• Current WHNP certification (NCC)
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice
• DEA license and prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain)
• CPR/BLS certification
• Experience working in an FQHC or community health setting
• Bilingual (preferred, not required)
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with EHR systems and clinical documentation standards

JOB RESPONSIBLTIES

• Provide comprehensive women’s health services including well-woman exams, gynecologic care, prenatal and postpartum care (as applicable), family planning, and menopause management
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic women’s health conditions
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including Pap smears, STI testing, and pregnancy testing
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Provide patient education on reproductive health, disease prevention, and wellness
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, nurses, and care teams to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and compliance activities
• Uphold FQHC, HRSA, and organizational policies and standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Clinical setting with direct patient care
• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the clinic day
• Occasional lifting of supplies or equipment