Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN)/Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Location: 150 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT.*Opening September 1, 2024*

Do you want to offer outstanding outpatient obstetric and gynecologic care to medically underserved women?
Would you like to work alongside a dedicated mission-minded team of Women’s Health providers with the support of a large multispecialty community health center? Do you enjoy doing meaningful work in a positive, team-oriented, patient-focused atmosphere? If so, we want to meet you!

The Women’s Health Department at Cornell Scott Hill Health Center is looking to fill a weekday outpatient-only position for a WHNP, or CNM. As part of our team, you will provide a balance of obstetric care (prenatal and postpartum only), gynecologic care (preventive and problem visits), and gynecologic procedures as desired. Our obstetric patients deliver with the Yale physician and midwifery service at Yale New Haven Hospital. Our patients also benefit from our full scope of gynecologic services – from well woman visits to major and minor gynecologic surgery, and everything in between. The Women’s Health Department is a close-knit team where we value the critical contributions of every member of our staff, and where our patients feel truly known and cared for.

The Cornell Scott Hill Health Center is a prominent community health center with sites throughout the greater New Haven area. In addition to comprehensive primary care, we provide numerous medical specialties (e.g. dermatology, neurology, rheumatology, and more), adult and pediatric dental services, and extensive behavioral health services with behavioral health providers embedded in our primary care sites. We are closely integrated with Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing, and we partner with numerous local organizations to enhance the health of our community.

Certification by appropriate professional board and eligibility for licensure in the State of Connecticut are required. Prior outpatient obstetric and gynecologic experience is strongly preferred, but we are willing to consider new graduates who are committed to staying in the New Haven area. Spanish language skills are helpful but not a must. Enthusiasm, compassion, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset are especially important.

If you think you might be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you!

Summary
The Women’s Health NP/CNM is an advanced practice provider (APP) responsible for providing outpatient obstetric and gynecologic care in accordance with established clinical practice guidelines. The NP/CNM administers direct prenatal and postpartum patient services, gynecologic preventive and problem-based care, and office-based procedures as appropriate. He or she provides educational and other related services to patients, may educate health professions students, and performs administrative duties pertaining to clinical care and department operations as needed. The NP/CNM may participate in quality improvement, research, community presentations, professional meetings, and related committees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides preventive gynecologic care (e.g. well-woman visits, contraception), gynecologic problem-based care for common gynecologic complaints (e.g. infections, menstrual abnormalities, pelvic pain), and certain gynecologic procedures.
• Provides prenatal and postpartum care, including evaluation and management of common obstetrical complaints.
• Orders laboratory tests, imaging studies and professional consultations as appropriate, and prescribes appropriate treatment.
• Provides educational and other related services to patients.
• Participates in Departmental and organizational Medical Staff meetings, and contributes to performance improvement efforts such as chart audits/peer reviews.
• Consults with other staff or specialists to make appropriate referrals for acute, chronic and preventive health care.
• Coordinates patient care with colleagues, nursing, front desk, case management staff, Yale New Haven Hospital, and other agencies as necessary.
• Completes charting of notes, forms and coding in a timely and efficient manner. Documents encounters appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality in regards to patients, staff and program matters at all times.
• Protects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Pursues continuing education opportunities as required by his or her professional society in order to maintain certification and update medical knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse-Midwifery program.

Experience: Certification by the National Certification Corporation, or American Midwifery Certification Board, and eligibility for licensure as a NP, or Nurse-Midwife in the State of Connecticut. Minimum one (1) year experience as a certified WHNP/CNM is desirable; however, new graduates committed to the New Haven community may be considered.

Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of clinical practice standards pertaining to obstetric and gynecologic care and requirements of PA/NP/CNM practice. Ability to independently seek out resources and solve complex problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to process and prioritize information, and perform medical evaluation, treatment, and follow-up. Ability to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals. Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CSHHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.