A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Day shift, Monday-Friday (No nights, no weekends, no on-call) About Us At the Talbot County Health Department, we believe equitable healthcare is a fundamental right. Our public health clinic provides low-cost, high-quality, non-judgmental sexual, reproductive, and preventive health services to community members of all ages— with a dedicated focus on adolescent and youth care . We are looking for a skilled, compassionate Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) trained in procedures to join our clinical team part-time. Position Overview In this role, you will deliver comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare to adults and teenagers (ages [e.g., 12-19]). You will provide confidential STI testing and treatment, routine gynecological care, procedure-based contraceptive management, and youth-focused health education. We emphasize a youth-friendly, trauma-informed, and confidential approach that empowers patients to make informed decisions in a safe environment. Key Responsibilities Contraceptive Procedures (LARC): Perform routine insertions, removals, and management of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (including IUDs and subdermal implants like Nexplanon).
Adolescent & Adult Clinical Care:
Provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate sexual and reproductive healthcare to both teenage and adult patients.
Confidential STI Testing & Treatment:
Diagnose and treat sexually transmitted infections in accordance with CDC guidelines and state adolescent consent and confidentiality laws.
Preventive Care & Screenings:
Perform routine pelvic exams, Pap smears, breast/cervical screenings, and age-appropriate physicals.
Referrals:
community referrals for colonoscopies, mammograms, internal program referrals
Targeted Therapies:
Referrals for HIV PrEP/PEP regimens and provide risk-reduction counseling tailored to youth and adults.
Patient Education & Advocacy:
Educate patients on body autonomy, STI prevention, consent, and reproductive options in an accessible, non-stigmatizing manner.
Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain precise EHR documentation while adhering strictly to HIPAA and minor confidentiality regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Determined by Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses under the certification requirements for Nurse Practitioner or Nurse-Midwife.
Experience:
None.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner or as a Nurse Midwife from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.
Current CPR Certification Preferred Qualifications :
Trained and proficient in LARC insertion and removal procedures (IUDs and/or Nexplanon). Experience or comfort working with teenagers/adolescents in a clinical or community setting. Proficiency in pelvic exams, STI clinical management, and comprehensive birth control counseling. Familiarity with state minor consent laws regarding reproductive health services.
Skills:
Exceptional communication skills with young people; ability to build trust, handle sensitive situations with empathy, and practice trauma-informed care.
Language:
Bilingual (English/[Spanish/Other]) is a strong plus.
