Nurse Practitioner - Ob/Gyn

Company: Torrance Memorial
Location: Torrance
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionThe OBGYN/Women's Heath NP works as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team to provide direct patient care in the OB/GYN department, including prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological care to Torrance memorial Physician Network (TMPN) patients.EXPECTATIONS

• Ability to see the big picture, multitask, work well in teams, and be highly detailed oriented.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:Clinical Responsibilities
  • Provide primary healthcare to both obstetric and gynecologic patients.
  • Conduct pre- and post-treatment surgical care to patients.
  • Perform comprehensive family planning counseling, screening, care and procedures.
  • Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.
  • Orders or executes various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
  • Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
  • Administers or prescribes treatments.
  • Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient's condition and allergies.
  • Provides prenatal care to pregnant women. Provides postnatal care to mothers and infants.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to the patient's age, gender, and disease specific needs.
  • Review incoming reports (labs, x-rays, EKG, consult notes, outside records) in a timely manner and notify patient.
  • Formulate treatment plan for acute and chronic medical conditions, provide preventive health services, arrange follow-up.
  • Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient's condition and allergies.
  • Arrange specialty referrals for services not provided by TMPN.
  • Consult with supervising physician whenever any questions arise as to the diagnostic evaluation or treatment plan.
  • Promote patient satisfaction principles and foster an excellent environment for the patient and their family.Additional Responsibilities
    • Use and disclose patients' protected health information only in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
    • Promote a cohesive, cooperative working relationship with fellow providers which may include helping with excess patient loads.
    • Actively participate in TMPN's peer-review and quality assurance activities to improve HEDIS, UDS and other quality metrics, including timely access to prenatal care, post-partum care, cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening, immunization rates etc.
    • Participate in provider meetings, staff meetings, and any other committee meetings as assigned.
    • Ensures the proper and timely documentation of medical health records for clinical work and accurate billing.
    • Other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired education, experience and/or training:
      • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
      • Active and unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
      • National certification as a Physician Assistant from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) OR as a Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
      • Active and unrestricted DEA license.
      • BLS certification
      • At least two (2) years of experience in OB-GYN health care setting
      • Familiarity with electronic health records (Cerner preferred)
      • Must be able to interact with people of various socioeconomic statuses and address sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
      • Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
      • Ability to work independently and/or in a team collaborative setting.
      • Excellent customer service, leadership and motivational skills.
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
      • Ability to work with diverse populations.
      • Flexibility with schedule.Travel required or Special Conditions:
        • Must have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed);
        • Must possess valid California Driver License;
        • Must have and maintain State required automobile insurance coverage; and
        • TB and post-employment physical clearance, to be renewed every year.Hours: TMPN is open Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. Specific hours flexible depending on operational needs.
          • Provide postpartum care to new mothers, including monitoring their physical and emotional well-being.
          • Educate patients on reproductive health, contraception methods, and family planning options.
          • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients.Pay: $60.05- $101.36 per hour

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