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Job description
Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) is seeking a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to join our multidisciplinary team at the Black Mountain clinic, located in Black Mountain.
As the primary women's health clinician at this location, the WHNP will independently provide comprehensive, evidence-based care across the reproductive lifespan. The ideal candidate will be confident practicing with a high degree of clinical autonomy and providing a broad spectrum of women's health services, including gynecologic, reproductive, contraceptive, preventive, prenatal, and perimenopause/menopause care.
This is a highly collaborative position. The WHNP serves as an integral member of a close-knit clinic team while also collaborating with women's health providers located at other clinics across Western North Carolina. AMH's multidisciplinary model includes primary care, behavioral health, psychiatry, pediatrics, dental care, and community-based services, allowing for coordinated care of patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
No call, hospital privileges, or inpatient rounding are required.
Daily patient volume is capped at 15 patients.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions within the scope of women's and reproductive health, including:
Routine and preventative gynecologic care
Cervical cancer screening and management of abnormal screening results
Contraceptive counseling and management
STI diagnosis and treatment
Evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding and menstrual disorders
Evaluation and treatment of common vulvovaginal conditions
Breast concerns and appropriate evaluation and referral
Preconception and reproductive health counseling
Routine prenatal and postpartum care
Appropriate consultation, referral, and coordination with primary care and specialty clinicians
Requirements
Requirements: Degree from an accredited WHNP program
Current national certification as a WHNP or eligibility to obtain certification prior to practice
Current, unrestricted North Carolina RN and APRN license
CPR certification
DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as critical thinking skills, the ability to handle stressful situations and the capacity to function independently
High degree of initiative, judgement, discretion and decision making to achieve AMH's mission.
Required physician collaboration/supervision will be provided in accordance with applicable North Carolina requirements and organizational policy.
Required Competencies:
Candidates should be proficient in, or prepared to demonstrate competency in: Pap collection with excellent collection technique
Nexplanon insertion and removal
IUD insertion and removal
Endometrial biopsy
Vulvar biopsy
Incision and drainage
Wet mount microscopy and interpretation
Routine obstetric/prenatal assessment and management
Desired Skills:
Additional experience or competency in the following is preferred: Colposcopy
Non-stress test
Lactation counseling and support
Care of medically and psychosocially complex patient populations
Trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
Practice within a community health center, FQHC, rural health, or other underserved setting
Spanish-language proficiency
Point of care ultrasound training is provided, and the clinic is equipped with ultrasound machine.
Background Check and Drug Screen Required.
DISCLAIMER The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Salary Description
Starting at $115K
Worksite address
black mountain, NC, 28711, US
Who can apply
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