Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

An OB-GYN practice is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP). The Nurse Practitioner will provide high quality care and treatment for patients in need of obstetrics or gynecology services. NPs perform a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and also enhance coordination of care and patient satisfaction. This role exemplifies professionalism, excellence and leadership in a clinical care setting.

Experience in aesthetics is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Reports to: Divisional Physicians and Practice Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Provide patient-centered care that enhances patient satisfaction and ensures continuity of care.
• Conduct physical exams and provide education and counseling on preventative care and family planning.
• Provide OB/GYN-specific care such as evaluating and managing common gynecological conditions and prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, and write prescriptions.
• Provide help and support to other clinical staff and/or physicians, as necessary.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of health care planning and execution sufficient to provide effective patient care.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a clinic sufficient to provide effective patient care.
• Thorough knowledge of office policies and procedures to accurately answer questions from patients and staff.
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge and correct usage of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, Microsoft Office, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology (preferred).
• Ability to navigate and effectively use EMR. Knowledge and experience with Centricity EMR system is preferred.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise authority over assigned work functions.
• Ability to move and manipulate patients, as needed.
• Ability to organize and integrate organizational priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate in writing, over the telephone, and in person with physicians, office staff, and patients.
• Ability to work as part of a team and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas and adjust actions accordingly.
• Ability to maintain professional attire.
• Ability to complete continued education/training requirements.
• Ability to report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Ability to represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Ability to apply feedback, participate in performance improvement, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Skilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion, and logical decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
• Skilled in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, other employees, patients, and the public.
• Skilled in understanding patient needs to provide exceptional customer service.
• Skilled in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner studies required
• Valid and unrestricted NP license in the state of Georgia required.
• Experience operating office equipment and basic Word programs is required.
• Minimum 4 years OB/GYN-centered experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer in a stationary position.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking to assist and assess patients.
• Ability to move and manipulate patients required.
• Occasional bending and lifting of supplies required.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times and transport up to 25 pounds at a time short distance required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Atlanta Women's Healthcare Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, gender, color or national origin in its employment practices.

Atlanta Women's Healthcare Specialists participates in E-Verify to verify the authorization to work within the United States and conducts pre-employment drug screening and background checks in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

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