Job Details
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant works to ensure that patients are receiving the best medical, nursing, psychosocial and spiritual care possible, while upholding the mission within the scope of care that has been determined by the board of directors.
Responsibilities
Ensure that the patient feels welcome upon her arrival for the physical examination.
Provision of general full spectrum obstetrical care.
Provision of well woman care including pap smears and breast exams, performing the physical examination within the acceptable standards of care.
Responsible for the appropriate documentation in the patient record and for the preparation of a complete medical record for each patient contact per existing office policies.
Review and/or completed history, assesses vital signs, documents information on specific forms and completes necessary patient forms.
Reinforces the humanity of the unborn child with the patient as appropriate.
Provide health and wellness education to the patient and family and implements a therapeutic care plan.
Ensure that infection control guidelines are followed.
Complete necessary documentation on appropriate forms.
Order labs per standing order or according to medical director s discretion, consistent with the scope of practice established by the board of directors, and according to the standard of care for first trimester prenatal care and screening for sexually transmitted diseases.
Work with the Staff and volunteers to develop and maintain a smooth flow-through and communication between the pregnancy center and medical clinic.
Participate in chart review, special committees and other quality assurance mechanisms, including Quality Improvement projects according to AAAHC standards.
Participate in a yearly review between the NP and Medical Director/Supervising Physician.
Perform periodic medical record audits for peer review.
Participate in special projects including but not limited to AAAHC accreditation, upon request.
Participate in staff executive team, medical team, and in-service meetings
Test for sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STD/STI) and STD/STI education
Make referrals for follow up care to approved providers, when appropriate.
Abide by professional standards of care, following the original Hippocratic Oath (no referrals for abortions).
Maintain professional license and show proof of same.
Stay current with developments in health care relevant to their practice at Obria.
Qualifications
- Experience in OB/GYN is a plus
- Bilingual is a Plus