Fertility Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant

Job Description

Fertility Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for delivering the highest level of patient care at a premier fertility center. The NP / PA assesses, diagnoses and treats patients, administers and orders appropriate tests, interprets laboratory tests, provides education and appropriate management for women and men in need of reproductive related services. The NP / PA collaborates with physicians and other clinicians in a team-based approach to patient care.

Essential Functions and Accountabilities :

• Obtains detailed medical histories, reviews medical records, and performs appropriate physical exams.
• Performs detailed infertility evaluations, including but not limited to : gynecologic exams, procedures, ultrasonography, and mock transfers; order appropriate tests, and interprets laboratory values.
• Performs “morning monitoring” which includes ultrasounds to monitor patient stimulation cycles, early pregnancy monitoring, and IUI (intrauterine insemination).
• Collaborates with physician in development and implementation of treatment plan appropriate to individual patient.
• Prescribes appropriate medications and provides appropriate referrals.
• Provides detailed and comprehensive patient counseling and education.
• Acts as liaison between collaborating physician and clinical staff to ensure high-level medical care and addresses issues for improvement.

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Comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.