Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Company: Ocean Health Initiatives
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
The Womens Health Department at Ocean Health Initiatives is
actively recruiting highly skilled providers to fill a host of
vacant roles at the organization, including the Director of OB/GYN
services, CNMs, and Womens Health NPs, as detailed below. Since its
inception, OHI has sought to cultivate a culture that emphasizes
and celebrates diversity, respect, and service. And over the years,
OHI has been delivering on these principles for its employees
whilst continuing to abide by its mission of providing access to
the highest quality healthcare for underserved patient populations.
As an OHI employee, you will be aiding in this mission to make our
community a better, healthier place.As a member of our Womens
Health Department, you will not only be a key figure in the lives
of the women you treat, but you will also be building a crucial
foundation for the healthy lives of their children. At OHI, we
highly respect the sanctity of the work of our providers, and we
strive to ensure that their needs are met just as much as their
patients needs are met. As such, the organization has instituted
several employee programs such as the HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program
to help alleviate our providers student loan debt and the Provider
Wellness Initiative to prioritize our providers mental and physical
health. Additionally, OHIs comprehensive provider benefits include
productivity bonuses, health insurance benefits, continuing medical
education, and generous paid time off. OHI believes that a healthy
work/life balance is essential to ensuring that providers have the
physical and mental wherewithal to provide exceptional patient
care.We are looking forward to having you join the OHI family as we
work together to make our community happier and healthier.Company
Intro: Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI) is a Federally
Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing quality,
accessible and comprehensive primary health care to the residents
of Ocean and Monmouth County; regardless of economic status.Our
Health Center Locations: Toms River, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor,
Freehold, Brick, and ManchesterOHI services include family and
internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, nutrition, OB/GYN
womens health, dental, family planning, specialty care, pharmacies,
PrEP, and a STI clinic.Candidates must reside in one of the
following states: New Jersey, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Arizona,
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina,
South Carolina, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia,
or WisconsinPosition Summary:Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer
(CMO), the Women's Health Advanced Practice Nurse in collaboration
with Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI), staff physicians, will
provide primary care services to the patients of OHI that is
consistent with established policies, procedures and protocols, the
Joint Commission policies and procedures, OSHA standards, and other
safety and health related codes and
laws.Responsibilities:Coordinates and manages individual womens
health patient care in collaboration with the chief medical
officer, staff physicians, CNMs, and APNs.Works collaboratively and
cooperatively with all physicians and other providers and staff to
carry out the goals and objectives of OHI, according to established
policies and procedures.Provides continuing care to assigned
patients in the office setting, anticipating, and recognizing
deviations from normal, initiating treatment, and consulting with a
physician as appropriate.Orders diagnostic tests, medications and
lab tests as indicated. Analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes data
and applies information to patient management.Provides education
and counseling for patients, families, and community groups on
various health conditions.Functions as a member of a
multi-disciplinary health care team.Assists with the development,
implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures, and
protocols, as needed to achieve OHI goals and objectives.Assists
with the development, implementation, and monitoring of OHI
Performance Improvement program.Attends and actively participates
in departmental and medical staff meetings as required.Supports
health center colleagues with internal referrals when clinically
appropriate.Collects patient information and records patient
information, such as medical history and reports examination
results.Ensures all patient charts justifies prescribed treatment
and includes findings/progress, and plan of care, in accordance
with OHI policy and procedures.Provides medical care for all
individuals without regard to ability to pay, race, color, origin
or creed, according to OHI policy.Provides consultation, guidance,
and direction to medical support staff to ensure continuity and
quality of care services.Effectively, efficiently, and timely
completes all paperwork requirements for billing and medical
records compliance.Advises patients on good health practices.Uses
effective clinical judgment in referring patients and receiving
referrals. Refers patients to specialists when required and in
accordance with their insurance restrictions.Develops and
implements goals and objectives to ensure high quality, cost
effective clinical care.Ensures all patient charts are completed
within 24 hours of the patient visit and the charting is accurate
to support clinical and documentation requirements via EMR.Active
participant in OHI's performance improvement process, departmental
meetings, and other OHI meetings as scheduled.Willingness to work
evenings and weekends at all OHI sites as needed.Willingness to
provide on call services as scheduled.Ability to work in a variety
of settings such as the traditional office, mobile medical unit,
etc.Ability to verbally communicate with diverse individuals and
groups.Ability to work with patients of different cultures.Ability
to work within a team setting and to relate to the special needs of
the patient population.Provides consultation, guidance, and
direction to clinical support staff to ensure continuity and
quality of services and care.Active participant in continuing and
maintaining a high level of professional skills and knowledge.Works
to ensure patient satisfaction by communicating with patients in a
caring and compassionate manner.Presents information to patients at
an educational level consistent with their understanding.Listens
attentively to patient complaints and resolves or refers to
appropriate individuals.Complies with treatment protocols as they
are developed and implemented.Demonstrates concern for patients
rights, privacy, and dignity.Adheres to the American Medical
Association Code of Professional Ethics.Keeps all matters related
to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality
policy.Participates in all safety programs which may include
assignment to an Emergency Response Team.Completes all mandatory
in-services and attends required meetings.Works collaboratively
with all members of the Senior Management and Management Teams to
resolve departmental and organizational challenges expeditiously,
economically, professionally and with minimum disruption to the
practice.Leads and manages staff by professional example.Constantly
strives to achieve excellence in day-to-day operations of
respective department.Adheres to Corporate Compliance
policies.Maintains passing monthly scorecard metric threshold at
80%.Other duties as assigned.Education/Experience/Licensure:Master
Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is
required.Three to five years experience at RN level in medical
center, private practice or long-term care setting is
required.Active State of New Jersey RN and Advanced Practice Nurse
License are required.Active State of New Jersey CDS and DEA License
to prescribe and maintain controlled substances are
requiredCertification by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as
an Advanced Practice Nurse is required.BLS for providers through
the American Heart Association is required.Benefits:Paid Time Off
(PTO)Holidays (9)Health InsuranceDental Benefits401(k) + matchGroup
Term Life InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPre-Employment
Requirements:PhysicalCriminal Background ChecksDrug
ScreeningTuberculosis ScreeningOcean Health Initiatives is firmly
committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide
equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, Ocean
Health does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national
origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion,
marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political
affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.In
accordance with New Jersey Executive order (COVID-19 No.283) in
conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are
a requirement for Ocean Health Initiatives as well as many other
Healthcare Organizations. Proof of full vaccination and the booster
shot is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you
have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human
Resources when the offer is extended.by Jobble
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