Nurse Practitioner (Maternal Fetal Medicine) - Ob/Gyn at Washington University in St Louis in Washington, DC

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Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary WashU Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join its Maternal Fetal Medicine team. The Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent provider, evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients within the scope of their specialty certification and collaborative practice requirements. Working alongside some of the region's leading Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, the provider plays a vital role in supporting patients throughout complex pregnancies and helping families navigate challenging clinical situations. Schedule: Monday-Friday | Regular Clinic Hours • No Nights • No Weekends • No Holidays Setting: Primary focus on outpatient clinic visits, with occasional inpatient support as needed. Location: Fully onsite at either the Center for Outpatient Health or Missouri Baptist A typical day includes independently managing patient visits, developing treatment plans, providing patient education, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and partnering with physicians and clinical staff to ensure comprehensive care for mothers and babies. The Nurse Practitioner will gain extensive experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine, caring for patients with complex medical conditions, fetal abnormalities, pregnancy complications, and other high-risk obstetric concerns. Why Join WashU Maternal Fetal Medicine? • Practice alongside highly trained Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians. • Provide specialized care to a complex, high-risk pregnancy population. • Function as an independent provider while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. • Gain expertise in advanced maternal and fetal care. • Join a department committed to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient outcomes. • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of mothers, babies, and families every day. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition. Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education. Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards. Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to chemicals Requires