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Saintjameshealth lists this Women's Health Nurse Practitioner- Per Diem opportunity in the ironbound, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) - Per Diem
Saint James Health | Newark, New Jersey
Saint James Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Newark community, is seeking an experienced Per Diem Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to join our growing Women's Health program.
The WHNP will provide comprehensive outpatient women's health services, including prenatal care, routine gynecologic care, preventive screenings, and evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs).
Schedule
Per Diem - Minimum of 6 shifts per month, would prefer 8-10 shifts per month
10-hour shifts
Scheduling opportunities available Monday through Saturday
Schedule coordinated in advance based on provider availability and organizational coverage needs
Ideal opportunity for a provider looking to supplement an existing clinical schedule
Responsibilities
Provide prenatal care and management of OB patients within Saint James Health's outpatient scope of services
Perform routine gynecologic and well-woman examinations
Perform Pap smears and cervical cancer screenings
Provide breast health screenings and education
Evaluate and treat common gynecologic conditions
Provide contraception and reproductive health counseling
Screen, diagnose, and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs)
Provide HIV/STI prevention education and counseling
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing
Educate patients regarding pregnancy, reproductive health, preventive care, and healthy lifestyles
Coordinate referrals and collaborate with OB/GYN physicians and hospital partners when specialty or higher-level care is required
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health providers, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
Participate in organizational quality initiatives related to women's health and preventive care
Qualifications
Current New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license or eligibility for New Jersey licensure
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner certification strongly preferred
Current national board certification
Current DEA and CDS registration, or eligibility to obtain
Current BLS certification
Previous OB/GYN or women's health experience preferred
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary care team
Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care to a diverse patient population
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Why Saint James Health?
Join a growing, mission-driven community health organization providing essential healthcare services to women throughout Newark. Our Women's Health program provides care 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.
Position Type: Per Diem
Location: Newark, NJ
Schedule: 6-10 ten-hour shifts per month, Monday-Saturday availability
Saint James Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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