Women's Health Nurse Practioner (WHNP)

Castle Connolly has named Axia Women’s Health its #1 Physician Practice in the United States for Women’s Health. 

Women First Health Center is seeking a full-time Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) for their Roseland, NJ office.

Will consider Physician Assistant with OB-GYN background.

* Experience as an advanced practice provider in Women's Health required.

• 3 provider practice: 2 OB/GYN & 1 PA-C & Growing.
• 2 locations: West Orange & Roseland, NJ (APP will work in Roseland but may need to cover at West Orange from time to time).
• No Evenings & No Weekends!

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to ensure a smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care.

• Practices under the standard procedure established for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner role consistent with Company policy and in accordance with all legal requirements.
• Performs IUD insertions and removals, endometrial Biopsies, Colposcopies, and works with Pessaries (educating and maintenance).  
• Conducts age-appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
• Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
• Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
• Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
• Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the practice.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
• Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.
• Performs other duties associated with the APP role.

Qualifications:

• Must hold an active, unrestrictive NJ APN license, CDS registration, and DEA.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an APP in Women's Health highly preferred; experience with IUDs, Nexplanon, Endometrial Biopsies, and Pessaries. Colposcopy certification highly preferred.  
• Comfortability with being scheduled as solo practitioner in office.
• Ability to work in West Orange office as needed.
• Eligible to participate in state programs including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid. 

Benefits Summary:

• Company-Paid Malpractice Insurance coverage!
• Group-reimbursed license, CDS, and DEA renewals. 
• Full-time benefit-eligibility with benefits beginning the first of the month after starting with choice of multiple medical insurance plans.
• Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!
• 401(k) matching!
• Generous PTO, including PTO for CME!
• Reimbursement allowance for approved professional expenses, e.g., CME!
• Company-Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability!
• Access to discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Gym Memberships, and more through the Great Work Perks Program. 

Axia Women's Health has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for the 3rd consecutive year.

Women First Health Center is a leader in providing quality, comprehensive health care to address women’s needs in obstetrics, gynecology, wellness, and fitness.

Locations in West Orange and Roseland.

Affiliated with St. Barnabas Medical Center.