Nurse Practitioner TRI West Seneca OBGYN

Facility: Trinity OBGYN West Seneca

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.066667

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

M-F 8:00-4:30

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions within the organized healthcare system as defined by the Bylaws of the Medical Staff of Trinity Medical and New York State Law. The NP collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to GYN, pregnant and laboring woman within their scope of practice. The NP uses the processes of assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation to provide care that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of women. The NP obtains history and performs physical examinations to evaluate and coordinate patient care within the OB-GYN Department. Along with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, the NP strives to ensure the provision of quality patient care leading to optimal outcomes. The NP works in collaboration with the OB/GYN Department Chairman, attending physicians, and Nursing Services.

Participates in patient and family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with health care team members in maintaining standards for professional practice in the clinical setting. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

EDUCATION

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, with current NYS license required
• Completion of an accredited Masters Level or higher program for Woman’s Health Practitioner or a Family Nurse Practitioner required
• Current NYS licensure as a Women’s Health Practitioner or a Family Nurse Practitioner required
• Nurse Practitioner Certification required
• If a Family Nurse Practitioner, must show education in or successfully complete the following the following Educational Modules by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within one year of hire:
• Pharmacology in Pregnancy (5 hours)
• Maternal Physiology (5 hours)
• Fetal Assessment (2 hours)
• Maternal Risk Factors (2 hours)
• Menstrual Disorders (10 hours)
• Reproductive Age Issues in Women’s Health (10 hours)
• WB1924 Maternal Conditions Affecting Pregnancy Outcomes (10.00) hours
• WB1907 Ultrasound in Pregnancy (5.00) hours
• WB1929 Sepsis in Obstetrics (5.00) hours
• WB1931 The Prenatal Patient- Common Issues and Concerns (10.00) hours
• WB1926 Postpartum Complications: Attention to Warning Signs (5.00) hours
• WB2014 Immediate Postpartum Care and Beyond (5.00) hours
• WB2050 Preeclampsia, Eclampsia and other Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy (10.00) hours
• WB2048 Pharmacology: Special Populations (10.00) hours
• WB1918 Safe Opioid Prescribing & Use for Chronic Pain (10.00) hours
• Meets credentialing requirements as appropriate through Medical Staff office required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM) Certification within one year of date of hire required

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Experience as a nurse on Labor and Delivery or OB/GYN office preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation
• Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills
• Computer literate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is demanding and stressful at times
• Visual and auditory acuity are essential
• Works indoors in a well-lit, well ventilated area
• May be exposed to communicable diseases
• On-call coverage