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Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) – Full-Time
nSaint James Health | Newark, New Jersey
nSaint James Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Newark community, is seeking a full-time Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to join our growing Women's Health team.
nThis position is ideal for a provider who is passionate about delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care to women throughout the lifespan. The WHNP will provide both obstetric and gynecologic care , including prenatal care, routine GYN services, preventive screenings, and evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
nSchedule
nnnFull-time, 4-day work week
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nn10-hour shifts
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nnProvides a consistent weekday off while maintaining full-time status
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n nResponsibilities
nnnProvide prenatal care and management of OB patients within the scope of Saint James Health's outpatient services
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nnPerform routine gynecologic and preventive care
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nnConduct annual well-woman examinations
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nnPerform Pap smears and cervical cancer screenings
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nnProvide breast health screenings and education
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nnEvaluate and treat common gynecologic conditions
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nnProvide contraception counseling and reproductive health education
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nnScreen, diagnose, and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs)
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nnProvide HIV and STI prevention education and counseling
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nnOrder and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing
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nnEducate patients regarding pregnancy, reproductive health, preventive care, and healthy lifestyles
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nnCoordinate referrals and collaborate with OB/GYN physicians and hospital partners when higher-level or specialty care is required
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nnMaintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
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nnWork collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health providers, case managers, and other members of the care team
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nnParticipate in quality improvement initiatives focused on women's health and preventive care
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n nQualifications
nnnCurrent New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license or eligibility for New Jersey licensure
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nnGraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
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nnWomen's Health Nurse Practitioner certification strongly preferred
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nnCurrent national board certification
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nnCurrent DEA and CDS registration, or eligibility to obtain
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nnCurrent BLS certification
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nnExperience providing OB/GYN or women's health services preferred
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nnStrong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills
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nnCommitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care to a diverse patient population
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nnBilingual English/Spanish is a plus
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n nWhy Join Saint James Health?
nSaint James Health offers the opportunity to practice in a mission-driven community health setting while working alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to improving access to high-quality healthcare in Newark.
nOur Women's Health program provides an opportunity to care for patients across a broad spectrum of needs, including prenatal care, routine gynecology, preventive screenings, reproductive health, and STI care , with established referral relationships for specialty and hospital-based services.
nPosition Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts
Location: Newark, NJ
nSaint James Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
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