Womens Health Nurse Practitioner

Christian Community Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and VIsn

Life Insurance (Provided by the team)

Job summary

Christian Community Health Center is seeking a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to provide comprehensive care for women across the lifespan, including preventive care, reproductive and gynecologic management, and pregnancy-related care.

The WHNP will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform well-woman exams, screenings, counseling, and minor procedures, and use EMR systems to support patient care. We value compassionate, patient-centered care and diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing with Women’s Health specialization.
• Clinical experience in women’s health or OB/GYN preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems; ability to perform minor procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary care provider for women of all ages.
• Provide assessments, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and treatment.
• Perform minor procedures such as IUD placements.
• Conduct well-woman exams, breast cancer screenings, Pap tests, and contraceptive care.
• Provide counseling on health maintenance, disease prevention, and sexual health.
• Address reproductive health, including contraception, fertility, and pregnancy care.
• Address gynecological health including menstruation and menopause.
• Support prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care with nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
• Focus on preventative care and health promotion.
• Contribute to research in women’s health where applicable.

Skills

Clinical experience

Women’s health

EMR systems

Minor procedures

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing with Women’s Health specialization

Job description

Job Title:

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Minimum Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

Master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Women's Health from an Accredited University/College. Prior experience in a clinical setting, particularly in women's health or OB/GYN, is often required. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and performing minor medical procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interacting with patients and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Summary:

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) delivers comprehensive care to women throughout their lifespan. This includes preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of reproductive and gynecological issues, and management of conditions related to pregnancy and menopause. They also focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education

Responsibilities:

• WHNPs focus on the unique health needs of women, often serving as primary care providers for women of all ages.
• WHNPs provide a range of services including assessments, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and treatment.
• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating various women's health conditions, potentially including minor medical procedures like IUD placements.
• Conducting well-woman exams, breast cancer screenings, Pap tests, and providing contraceptive care.
• Providing counseling on health maintenance, disease prevention, and sexual health.
• Reproductive health: Includes contraception, fertility, and pregnancy care.
• Gynecological health: Encompasses conditions like menstruation, menopause, and related issues.
• Managing menstruation issues, fertility concerns, and providing care related to menopause
• Offering prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care, including education on nutrition and lifestyle during pregnancy
• Preventative care: Focuses on screenings, counseling, and health promotion for women.
• Research: Some programs delve into basic research, molecular studies, and clinical trials in women's health.

Other duties as assigned.

Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime/Exempt Staff

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

CCHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.