WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE)

Company Description:

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, language proficiency, sexual orientation, cultural background, living situation, or insurance coverage.

Job Summary:

The role of a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner is to provide direct patient care in accordance with board certification, utilizing clinical expertise in women’s and reproductive health and adhering to standardized procedures and evidence-based best practices. The position's responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, such as medical assistants, registered nurses, and clinic operations staff to deliver high quality, team-based care. The role also emphasizes patient education, culturally competent care, and addressing the diverse reproductive and gynecologic health needs of patient population in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). 

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner degree from a recognized, accredited university.

• One to two years’ experience working in primary care clinic setting.

•  Current valid California nursing and NP furnishing license in good standing and current DEA license.

• Board certification or board eligibility with set date to take board exam required.

• Expertise in women’s health, birth control and family planning, STI diagnosis and management, prenatal care and men’s sexual health. 

• Certified in IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal, proficiency in performing endometrial biopsies preferred. Experience in comprehensive women’s health care is valued. 

• Ability to maintain accurate, clear, and legible clinical documentation, with proficiency in navigating and utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHRs). 

• Previous experience in prenatal care is preferred.

• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred.

• Bilingual English-Spanish and/or other languages highly desirable.

• Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.

• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.

• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.

• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.

• A can-do attitude, attention to detail, ability to organize and set priorities.

• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minima