Women's Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

NOELA Community Health Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NOELA Community Health Center in New Orleans is seeking a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to provide comprehensive women's health care and to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Women and Children's Health Program.

The WHNP will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, conduct assessments, manage preventive and gynecologic services, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support women across the lifespan. The role emphasizes health equity and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical experience as an NP or PA, preferably in a clinic setting.
• Knowledge of women's health programs and practices.
• Successful experience managing people and working on teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to reproductive and gender justice, health equity and working with a diverse community.
• Lead to ensure a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and continuous improvement in the organization.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with cultural humility and sensitivity.
• Passion for advancing women's health and equity and reducing disparities.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope women's health care, including preventive, reproductive, prenatal/postpartum, and gynecologic services.
• Conduct patient assessments, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
• Perform procedures such as Pap smears, contraceptive counseling, STI testing/treatment, and menopause management.
• Collaborate with providers, other clinic staff, and community partners to ensure holistic care.
• Provide family-centered primary healthcare to women of all ages
• Provide routine gynecological services including reproductive health visits, regular gynecologic care (i.e., annual exams) and peri/post-menopausal care and preventive care
• Consult with other agencies and other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care

Skills

NP/PA experience

Women’s health programs

Team leadership

Health equity

Inclusive culture

Communication

Women’s health passion

Job description

Job

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) is a position pertaining to advanced clinical practice. This individual provides comprehensive women's health care while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Women and Children's Health Program. The Women's Health NP/PA ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope women's health care, including preventive, reproductive, prenatal/postpartum, and gynecologic services.
• Conduct patient assessments, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
• Perform procedures such as Pap smears, contraceptive counseling, STI testing/treatment, and menopause management.
• Collaborate with providers, other clinic staff, and community partners to ensure holistic care.
• Provide family-centered primary healthcare to women of all ages
• Provide routine gynecological services including reproductive health visits, regular gynecologic care (i.e., annual exams) and peri/post-menopausal care and preventive care
• Consult with other agencies and other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Must have clinical experience as an NP or PA, preferably in a clinic setting
• Knowledge of women's health programs and practices
• Successful experience managing people and working on teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to reproductive and gender justice, health equity and working with a diverse community.
• Lead to ensure a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and continuous improvement in the organization
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with cultural humility and sensitivity
• Passion for advancing women's health and equity and reducing disparities.