Nurse Practitioner – Ambulatory Women’s Health Services

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) assigned to the Women’s Health Center will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to women receiving obstetrical and gynecologic services, with a primary focus on patients followed by Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) and patients enrolled in our elavateHER programs, (ie. Diabetes Centering Program).

The NP will work collaboratively with Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians, general OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse-midwives, nurses, diabetes educators, nutritionists, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The NP will assist in the management, education, coordination, and follow-up of patients with high-risk pregnancies, particularly those affected by pregestational diabetes, gestational diabetes, and other maternal or fetal medical conditions.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and follow-up for patients enrolled in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine service.
• Obtain comprehensive histories and perform appropriate physical assessments.
• Review laboratory results, medications, and other relevant clinical information.
• Assist with the management and coordination of high-risk pregnancies under established protocols and in collaboration with MFM physicians.
• Identify changes in a patient’s clinical condition and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate physician.
• Reinforce individualized plans of care developed by the MFM team.
• Coordinate referrals, consultations, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments.
• Provide patient education regarding high-risk pregnancy conditions, medications, testing, and recommended follow-up.
• Facilitate communication between MFM, the Women’s Health Center, Labor and Delivery and other specialty services as appropriate.

Diabetes Centering Program

• Serve as a key clinical provider for pregnant patients enrolled in the Diabetes Centering Program.
• Participate in and help facilitate group prenatal care sessions for patients with gestational or pregestational diabetes.
• Review blood glucose logs and continuous glucose monitoring information when applicable.
• Provide education regarding glucose monitoring, medication adherence, nutrition, physical activity, and the impact of diabetes on pregnancy.
• Collaborate with physicians, diabetes educators, registered dietitians, nursing staff, and other team members to support individualized diabetes management plans.
• Reinforce signs and symptoms that require medical evaluation and ensure patients understaffed when and how to contact their healthcare team.
• Monitor patient participation and assist with outreach to patients who miss appointments or require additional follow-up.
• Promote patient engagement, self-management, and adherence to the recommended plan of care.
• Assist in tracking clinical outcomes and program measures related to the Diabetes Centering Program.

Women’s Health Center Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal and postpartum care within the NPs scope of practice and established departmental protocol.
• Perform health assessments, order appropriate diagnostic studies, and review results.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations, hospital policies, clinical privileges, and collaborative practice requirements.
• Provide counseling and education related to pregnancy, postpartum care, contraception, preventive health, and chronic disease management.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, care coordination meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Support efforts to reduce barriers to care and promote continuity for high-risk patients.
• Participate in development and implementation of clinical workflows, protocols, and patient education initiatives.
• Ensure care is delivered in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, evidence-based standards, and departmental guidelines.

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