(Archived) Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health (WHNP)

• Obtain and document a relevant health history, including a comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic history, with emphasis on gender-based differences.

• Perform and document complete, system, or symptom-directed physical examinations on women, including gynecologic conditions/needs that include, but are not limited to, benign and malignant gynecologic conditions, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, infertility, perimenopause/menopause/post menopause and other gender-specific illnesses.

• Identify gynecologic deviations from normal, formulate a diagnosis, collaborate, and/or refer as necessary.

• Order screening and diagnostic procedures and interpret test results, including, but not limited to, ultrasound and mammography as well as age-appropriate primary care screens.

• Perform and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to, cervical cytologic screening, microscopy, endometrial biopsies, colposcopy, and intrauterine device (IUD) insertion.

• Prescribe therapies, including medications, considering pregnancy and lactation status, sociocultural background, and financial resources.

• Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.

• Provide health promotion and disease prevention services to women across the life cycle, taking into account age, developmental status, disability, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, spiritual/religious affiliation, and lifestyle and psychosocial issues.

• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.

• Complete orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines.

• Participate in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.

• Serve and participate in committees, functions and other meetings as directed. Provide relevant and timely information to these groups, and assists with decision-making and process improvement. Participate in customer service initiatives, and medical readiness activities designed to enhance health services.
• Ensure a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.

• In addition to Emergency Preparedness Training outlined in contract 1.6.11, HCW shall also participate in patient mock codes/training and respond to actual patient emergencies.

• This position can also perform other direct patient care duties within scope of their skills and/or privileges at the MTF, to include administrative duties, at the discretion of the Government.

• In addition to standard mandatory qualifications, the healthcare provider must:

(1) Have experience with completing tasks using Microsoft Office applications with minimal guidance.

(2) Become proficient in the use of the following computer systems: Composite Health Care Systems (CHCS) – Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) or MHS Genesis (where applicable), and Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS).

(3) Act as Competent Medical Authority (CMA). Training will be provided by the government. CMA will act as medical consultant to the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) commanders.