Nurse Practitioner

Womens Health

United Medical Advisors

Full Time

Phoenix area, AZ

Full Time Womens Health Nurse Practitioner Job in Phoenix area, AZ

Women’s Health NP opportunity in the east valley!
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Promotes and maintains patients’ health by providing OB/GYN medical services to the extent to which she/he is licensed and/or certified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plan, direct, and evaluate patients in ambulatory health services
Identify short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommend options and course of action
Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical histories
See ambulatory patients in the Clinic for selected laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries
Perform physical examinations to include Pap smears. Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests such as Pap smears and laboratory studies and interpreting test results
Perform referrals to physicians as needed, write prescriptions, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment
Work with the OB/GYN Chair in the care and treatment of patients
Schedule follow-up visits in office as needed
Confer with patient’s private physicians as needed
Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal and abnormal development information, discussing family planning, providing counseling on sexually transmitted diseases, discussing prenatal and postpartum issues and promoting wellness and health maintenance
Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
Act as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients
Develop the health care team by providing information, educational and experiential growth opportunities
Maintain outpatient records by documenting patient care services.
Record statistics and conduct research as deemed necessary by the organization
Compile necessary reports concerning ambulatory care at the facility as required or requested
Collaborate with staff to identify patient needs and help develop plans to meet these needs
Follow the patient’s health care as needed for continuity of care
Serve as a member of committees dealing with health care
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
Participate in in-service/education regarding Quality Improvement
Participate in other assigned duties as designated by the OB/GYN Chair, Medical Director, or Chief Executive Officer

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accountability- Role Model, mission, vision and shared values
Customer Focus:
Has a clear understanding of internal customers needs, preferences, timelines and decision-making criteria
Recognizes that building long-term customer satisfaction is the key to employee engagement
Teamwork – If someone needs help, help them
Initiative – Be innovative, apply fresh ideas and continuously improve how you do your work
Confidentiality – Maintains strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others
Ethical –Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and customer
Respect – Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and customer

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program
Current approval by the Board of Nursing to perform medical acts
Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona
Licensed as an advanced practice Nurse by the State Board of Nursing

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