Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) provide primary clinical care per the PCMH/NCQA model of care for patients of Lorain County Health & Dentistry in the clinical office setting. CNM’s, are responsible for maintaining and being compliant with a written standard of care arrangement with all collaborating physicians. WHNP/CNM’s provide comprehensive pre and post-natal obstetric care as well as women’s gynecologic care. At Lorain County Health & Dentistry, WHNP/CNM’s are expected to develop long term relationships with their patients, provide patient informed, individualized healthcare recommendations and plans and offer ongoing support and advice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review patient’s medical history.
• Elicit relevant information from patient regarding current and prior conditions or ailments.
• Elicit relevant information from patient regarding their lifestyle and behavior.
• Elicit relevant information regarding family medical history.
• Examine the patient using medical equipment and techniques for signs of disease, injury, and ailments.
• Perform routine checkups and screenings.
• Order and/or perform tests, diagnostic images, and other inquisitive diagnostics as needed.
• Review and analyze all results, reports, and findings regarding the condition of patients.
• Diagnose and define a treatment plan for all issues or potential issues or refer patients to the appropriate specialist as needed.
• Prescribe medications as needed.
• Perform necessary office procedures as defined and permitted in scope of practice.
• Develop positive, professional, and long term relationships with patients.
• Educate patients on recommended techniques to improve and maintain good health.
• Promote good health throughout the facility in conversation and behavior.
• Refer patients to specialty care if needed for complex medical or psychological conditions.
• Respond appropriately when on call rotation.
• Complete encounters per policy.
• Respond to requests within EHR i.e. PAQ, tasks, patient message.
• Collaborate appropriately with provider team.
• Participate in Peer Review

• National Health Service Corps & Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Eligibility
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Bank
• CEU Resources
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.