Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fertility Nurse Practitioner - Pasadena, CA
Location
Pasadena, CA | United States
Job description
Fertility Nurse Practitioner - Pasadena, CA
Southern California Reproductive Center seeks a special person to be a full time Nurse Practitioner for our infertility practice. The position is an ideal balance of rewarding patient care in this cutting-edge field of medicine and for the candidate interested in beautiful Pasadena, CA . The practice size and environment are conducive to family time and/or time to pursue other hobbies besides patient care. The desire is for the candidate who seeks a career, not only employment. This is an opportunity to work in the innovative and exciting field of infertility care and be a part of an extraordinary and committed staff. This position involves daily independent function and frequent collaboration with physicians and member of the multidisciplinary team, providing medical care and psychological support to patients and patients families.
Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal, technology and communication skills with an ability to build relationships with patients, referring physicians, and the community. The ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and function well in a team-based care environment.
Benefits include:
Base Compensation: $150K
Comprehensive Health and Medical Plans
Coverage of Medical Malpractice
Company Retirement Plan Contribution
PTO
Essential Job Duties:
- Provide initial patient consultations, directing an infertility evaluation and implement treatment protocols.
- Obtain detailed medical history, review medical records and perform appropriate physical examination.
- Perform infertility-related services including ultrasonography, routine gynecological exams and procedures, endometrial biopsy, and interpretation of laboratory values.
- Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans appropriate to individual patients.
- Learn/perform procedures such as sonohysterograms, office hysteroscopy and Intra-Uterine Insemination.
- Prepare and counsel patients and provide informed consent to undergo the spectrum of ART services.
- Evaluate and counsel women with reproductive endocrine disorders: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, thyroid dysfunction, endometriosis and other various gynecological disorders; implement appropriate therapy.
- Understand and assist in surveillance of early pregnancies via ultrasonography and laboratory values.
- Limited supervisory role for clinical staff, oversee personnel scheduling and organizational systems/efforts.
- Perform role of liaison for clinical staff and supervising physician to ensure quality medical care and address issues for improvement.
- Provide patient counseling and education on pertinent health issues
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure.
- Preferred 2 years experience in an area of women's health.
- Required experience in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, ART services.
- Previous ultrasound experience preferred, but not required.
- Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
- Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to stressful and urgent situations.
- Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Supervision:
Position performs under the direct and indirect supervision of the physicians and Director of Clinical Operations.
Excellent compensation and benefits package includes health insurance, malpractice, paid time off, 401K, etc.
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