Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization in New York as a Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health. You will provide comprehensive care, including antepartum and postpartum services, while collaborating with a dedicated team. This full-time position offers a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care and excellent health outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Qualifications

• Valid NY State license and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• At least 1 year of experience in direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient antepartum, postpartum, family planning, and gynecological care.
• Establishes a complete database concerning the patient through history-taking.
• Provides guidance and education for patients and families concerning health maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Commitment to person-centered care

Spanish fluency

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office Suite

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NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff . Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the Director of Women’s Health Services (WHS), provides outpatient antepartum, postpartum, family planning, and gynecological care in accord with approved ACOG protocols. The NP will render care under a formal collaborative agreement with a physician. This position is a Full-Time opportunity, with no call. Weekend or evening coverage may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Provision of direct patient care in area of specialty (Women’s Health / OB-GYN).

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans and providers health care for women as appropriate for the level of training and scope of practice.

2. Establishes a complete database concerning the patient through history-taking, physical examination, and ordering/interpreting appropriate laboratory data/tests.

3. Assesses the status of the patient, develops and implements a plan of care with the patient during the antepartum and postpartum periods.

4. Provides guidance and education for patients and families concerning health maintenance, family planning, and prenatal and postpartum care, including physical and emotional support.

5. Seeks medical consultation for patients as appropriate for complications or whenever there are deviations from expected standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.

6. Performs ongoing review of care, including accurate and complete evaluation and documentation in the medical record and prompt review of laboratory results.

7. Provides contraceptive services and guidance and evaluation and treatment for minor gynecological conditions.

8. Performs advanced practice skills according to prior training and demonstrated competencies.

9. Serves as clinician champion for interdepartmental collaboration with the divisions of Pediatrics and WIC on postpartum and newborn care.

10. Works together to provide comprehensive, personalized care for all New Yorkers and commit to providing a person-centered care environment while exemplifying ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) values

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
2. Current certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and
3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Additional Qualifications

Strongly prefer National Board Certification in Women's Health or Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):

NYS license

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in field.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of New York.

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN :

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Prior experience in antenatal care required
• Experience with LARC insertion / removal is preferred but not required
• Spanish fluency is preferred but not required
• Commitment to person-centered care

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES OPERATED:

Computer, Cyracom phone and other medical equipment.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

Epic EMR, Microsoft Office Suite

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of experience in direct patient care is preferred.

In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement:

A. An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:

1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing ( BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900.

2. Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200.

3. Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500.

B. An annual certification differential of $1878 if you currently hold an appropriate certification that is nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.

C. An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9, 200 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities