Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) - OB/GYN Associates of South Jersey

• Locations in Voorhees and Sewell, NJ.
• 5 Physicians, 3 NPs, 1 CNM

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.
• 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 ongoing 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. 

• 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.

• 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 state Nurse Practitioner license, Controlled Substance Registration (where applicable), and DEA, or ability to obtain licensure. 
• 1-2 years’ Women’s Health experience preferred; willing to train new graduates with Women's Health RN background.
• Experience with Bio-identical HRT a strong plus.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks a plus.