Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) - Athena OB/GYN

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) - Athena OB/GYN

Axia Women's Health is the nation's largest community-based, integrated women's health network in the country serving women throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kentucky. At its core, Axia Women's Health is a community of over 400 providers across nearly 150 locations committed to providing a more caring, connected, and progressive health care experience for women. Its rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN care, breast health, high-risk pregnancy care, urogynecology care, behavioral health, and fertility. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives. Axia Women's Health has been recognized as the #1 Physician Practice for Women's Health by Castle Connolly and certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.

Athena OB/GYN, an Axia Women's Health care center, is seeking a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), to work M-F. No Weekends!

3 Pennsylvania locations: Langhorne, Horsham, and Abington

10 Ob/Gyn Physicians and 4 Nurse Practitioners

On-site ultrasound, 3D Mammography, and in-house lab work.

Physician Assistants are not being considered at this time.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, specialized care to women across the lifespan, focusing on reproductive health, gynecological issues, family planning, and wellness promotion.

• Practices under the standard procedure established for the Nurse Practitioner role consistent with company policy and in accordance with all legal requirements.
• Conducts age-appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
• Performs routine physical examinations within scope of practice, including pelvic examinations, breast examinations, PAP tests, and any relevant infection screenings. Performs IUD and Nexplanon insertions/removals, Endometrial Biopsies, works with Pessaries - education & maintenance; may perform Colposcopies.
• Provides education on women's issues, preventative care, contraceptive methods, and lifestyle modifications.
• Orders diagnostic tests and prescribes medications within scope of practice.
• Provides expert, compassionate care for women during the menopausal transition (perimenopause, Menopause, postmenopausal) by managing symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep issues, educating patients on treatment options (hormonal/non-hormonal), offering lifestyle advice (diet, exercise, supplements), and supporting overall well-being with evidence-based care.
• Manages prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum visits, screening for pregnancy complications and evaluating physical and mental wellbeing after birth.
• Confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to ensure a smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care.
• Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
• Consults with supervising physicians or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
• Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to ensure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
• Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the practice.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate people, and documenting events.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
• Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of healthcare principles, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, make sound clinical judgments, and adapt treatment plans as necessary.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Ability to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures clearly and empathetically.
• Strong computer proficiency and understanding and knowledge of EHR and healthcare technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team.
• Willingness to pursue continuing education and stay updated on advances in Women's Health.
• Must be able to work at each practice location as scheduled.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MS, MSN, or DNP); with focus on Women's Health highly preferred.
• Board certification in WHNP, FNP, ANP, or similar.
• Current unrestricted Pennsylvania Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license, Prescriptive Authority, and DEA, or ability to timely obtain licensure.
• 1-2 years' Women's Health experience preferred; willing to train new graduates with Women's Health RN background.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks a plus.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Group-paid Malpractice Insurance coverage!
• Group-reimbursed license, DEA, renewals, and hospital privileging fee.
• Full-time benefit-eligibility with benefits beginning the first of the month after starting and choice of multiple medical insurance plans.
• No-cost healthcare perks included with your Axia Medical Plan, including Revive (Telemedicine), Quantum Health (Healthcare Concierge), and Hinge Health (Virtual Physical Therapy)
• Additional insurance options, including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous PTO, including PTO for CME!
• Reimbursement allowance for approved professional expenses, e.g., CME.
• Group-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability!
• Access to discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Gym Memberships, and more through the Great Work Perks Program.

Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $120,000 The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role. However, final offers may fall outside this range based on experience, skill set, experience, location, hours, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

At Axia Women's Health, we're passionate about creating a community where our colleagues and patients feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome all individuals without regards to gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or sexual orientation and proudly celebrate our individual experiences and differences.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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