at Christiana Care Health System in Elkton, Maryland, United States
ChristianaCare is looking for a full-time NursePractitioner who has a passion for Women's Health. The APC will evaluate, manage, and provide care to women seeking obstetrical and gynecologic care including family planning and prenatal services.Why ChristianaCare?At ChristianaCare, Women's Health brings together a full range of integrated, high-quality health services in one place to help women get the care they need at every stage of their life. Join an Obstetrics & Gynecology practice where you will develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient and offer a range of care for women at all stages of their life using the best practices and technology available.President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2023 By Modern HealthcareNamed among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in The U.S. For 2023The advanced practice provider will be responsible, but not limited to, the following duties:Provides direct management and ambulatory health care to adolescent, adult and geriatric women seeking OB/GYN services.Responsible for women's health care in the areas of health screening, health education, family planning, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, obstetrical care, and prenatal care of pregnant women.Assess the female patient by performing a comprehensive health history and physical examination.Performs, obtains, and/or orders appropriate laboratory tests to assist in screening and diagnostic evaluation and follow-up.Prescribes oral contraceptives, fits diaphragms, inserts IUDs, and promotes safe sexual practices.Perform pregnancy testing and uterine sizing.Monitors progress of prenatal patients and assesses risk status.Perform evaluation of normal and high-risk obstetrical patients.Performs limited OB and GYN ultrasounds.Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive BonusGenerous CME Paid Time and AllowanceSix weeks of Paid Time Off12 weeks Paid Protected Parental LeaveOpportunities for Career Growth403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer MatchPosition QualificationsCompletion of a master's degree program and board certification as a Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse PractitionerLicense or license eligible as a ACNP or WHNP in the State of Delaware and MarylandMinimum of two years clinical experience preferred.Experience in in-office GYN procedures including IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal, I&D of abscess, Endometrial biopsy, Vulvar biopsy, Wound care preferred.Prescriptive Authority, DEA registration, BLS RequiredAbout ChristianaCareHeadquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.#LI-YM1EEO Statement:Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
