Obgyn Clinic Rn Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

1. Deliver high-quality care to female patients, including prenatal and postnatal care, annual well-woman exams, and family planning services.
2. Assess and diagnose gynecological conditions, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans in consultation with supervising physicians.
3. Perform various clinical procedures, such as Pap smears, pelvic exams, colposcopies, and ultrasounds, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
4. Offer patient education on reproductive health, contraception options, prenatal care, and menopause management, promoting informed decision-making.
5. Collaborate with healthcare teams, including obstetricians, gynecologists, nurses, and other specialists, to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive treatment for patients
6. Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
7. Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
8. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
9. Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations.
10. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
11. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
12. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
13. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
14. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
15. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
16. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: BSN required; MSN preferred. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
Experience: Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a OB/GYN clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.
Other Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with specialization in Women's Health or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with experience in obstetrics/gynecology.
• Board certification as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) with OB/GYN experience.
• Proficiency in performing gynecological exams, interpreting diagnostic tests, and managing women's health conditions.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide compassionate care and patient education.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team, maintaining effective communication and promoting a patient-centered approach to care.
• Current state registered nurse license.
• Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.
• Current CPR certification.

Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
2. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
3. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
4. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
5. Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
6. Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
7. Knowledge of practice management systems including electronic health record systems (EHRs).

Skills:

1. Skill in oral and written communication; interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
2. Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
3. Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.

Abilities:

1. Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
2. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
3. Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
4. Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate practice management software.

Equipment Operated: Standard medical examination room equipment and instruments. Using computer/health information management system.
Work Environment: Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.