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Job Description
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) – Full-Time
Saint James Health | Newark, New Jersey
Saint James Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Newark community, is seeking a full-time Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) to join our growing Women's Health team.
This position is ideal for a provider who is passionate about delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care to women throughout the lifespan. The WHNP will provide both obstetric and gynecologic care, including prenatal care, routine GYN services, preventive screenings, and evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
ScheduleFull-time, 4-day work week
10-hour shifts
Provides a consistent weekday off while maintaining full-time status
Provide prenatal care and management of OB patients within the scope of Saint James Health's outpatient services
Perform routine gynecologic and preventive care
Conduct annual well-woman examinations
Perform Pap smears and cervical cancer screenings
Provide breast health screenings and education
Evaluate and treat common gynecologic conditions
Provide contraception counseling and reproductive health education
Screen, diagnose, and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs)
Provide HIV and STI prevention education and counseling
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing
Educate patients regarding pregnancy, reproductive health, preventive care, and healthy lifestyles
Coordinate referrals and collaborate with OB/GYN physicians and hospital partners when higher-level or specialty care is required
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health providers, case managers, and other members of the care team
Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on women's health and preventive care
Current New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license or eligibility for New Jersey licensure
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner certification strongly preferred
Current national board certification
Current DEA and CDS registration, or eligibility to obtain
Current BLS certification
Experience providing OB/GYN or women's health services preferred
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills
Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care to a diverse patient population
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Saint James Health offers the opportunity to practice in a mission-driven community health setting while working alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to improving access to high-quality healthcare in Newark.
Our Women's Health program provides an opportunity to care for patients across a broad spectrum of needs, including prenatal care, routine gynecology, preventive screenings, reproductive health, and STI care, with established referral relationships for specialty and hospital-based services.
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts
Location: Newark, NJ
Saint James Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location and commute
Newark, NJ 07105.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3169476192.