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JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner - Womens Health (NPWH) provides high-quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate womens health care services to OB/GYN patients in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice. This role includes preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and health education for patients across the lifespan. The NPWH practices collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to support the mission of BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers and to meet federal, state, and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This job description is not designed to be a complete list of the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive womens health services, including health histories, physical examinations, screenings, diagnostic evaluations, vaccinations, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and preventive OB/GYN conditions based on clinical findings and evidence-based guidelines.
• Perform procedures and clinical duties within the approved scope of practice and credentialed privileges.
• Make appropriate referrals to primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services as clinically indicated.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation, including closing patient encounters within 48 hours and reviewing/signing laboratory results, reports, and clinical documents in accordance with BMS policies.
• Maintain compliance with Managed Care/HMO requirements, Joint Commission standards, HRSA guidelines, and New York State regulations.
• Participate in regular chart reviews, including Peer Review activities, to support quality assurance and performance improvement.

Care Coordination & Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to promote high-quality, coordinated patient care.
• Consult with collaborating physicians as needed regarding patient care to ensure adherence to clinical standards, policies, and objectives.
• Provide clinical coverage at other BMS/BCDC sites as needed in the absence of usual providers.

Quality Improvement & Outreach

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring activities.
• Engage in health fairs, screenings, and community outreach activities as assigned.
• Achieve or exceed projected patient access and productivity goals.

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities

• Adhere to and actively contribute to BMS policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Engage in continuous professional development and maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Collaborate regularly with the Assistant Medical Director and Nurse Manager regarding clinical performance, patient outcomes, and team effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• National certification as a Womens Health Nurse Practitioner.
• At least two years of clinical experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills in womens health and OB/GYN care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Commitment to culturally competent, patient-centered care.
• Experience in an FQHC, community health center, or safety-net healthcare organization, preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Clinical setting with direct patient contact.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting consistent with clinical practice.
• Ability to communicate, hear, see, and feel without limitations.
• May require extended periods of computer use for documentation.

Compensation details: 148000-150000 Yearly Salary

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