Planned Parenthood of Delaware · 3 months ago
Nurse Practitioner (WHNP/FNP/CNM) or Physician Assistant
805 S. Governors Ave., Dover, DE 19901
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $105K/yr
0+ years expPlanned Parenthood of Delaware is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide sexual and reproductive health care services. The role involves skilled client care, including gynecological exams, STI treatment, and abortion care, while maintaining compliance with medical standards and guidelines.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide sexual & reproductive health care services to a broad-based population with supervision by the Associate Medical Director
Provide skilled client care in the clinical setting including gynecological exams, screening and treatment of STIs, pregnancy options counseling, contraceptive advice and prescriptions, gender affirming hormone therapy, prenatal care, evaluation and management of early pregnancy complications, hypertension management, smoking cessation counseling, follow-up patient consultations, and evaluation of other medical conditions as per health center guidelines and client needs
Provide abortion care services including medication abortion, patient counseling and provision of all forms of birth control, and occasional assistance with moderate sedation and recovery area supervision
Perform medical screening procedures as appropriate for PPDE clients
Perform physical examinations for sexual & reproductive health conditions as per Planned Parenthood Medical Standards and Guidelines
Refer clients with abnormal conditions found on examination to Associate Medical Director, Medical Director and/or other providers or medical facilities as needed per health center guidelines and/or client needs
Order and interpret routine laboratory tests
Responsible for the development of follow-up plans of abnormal pap smears, positive STI tests or other abnormal lab tests, and tasking to the centralized follow-up staff
Perform medical referrals as indicated and ensure appropriate follow-up plan created
Maintain productivity expectations, with expected patient load of 3-4 patients scheduled per hour, and compliance standards of the health center
Maintain a close working relationship with Associate Medical Director, Medical Director, VP of Operations, Health Center Managers, and other licensed staff of the agency
Participate in in-service training, volunteer training and community education as assigned by Associate Medical Director
Initiate problem solving in coordination with Health Center Manager to ensure smooth health center flow
Serve as a telephone resource person for client or medical information calls
Accurately document all abnormal findings, referrals, follow-up plans, and prescriptions in the electronic medical record
Work independently to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the health care field via attending seminars and workshops, and reading relevant material
Provide skilled LARC services for patients requiring such services
Participate in monitoring of quality and risk management activities, including audits and training, to ensure delivery of quality health care in compliance with PPDE Medical Standards and Guidelines, PPDE policies and procedures and State and Federal regulatory requirements
Promote a spirit of teamwork and professionalism among all staff
Understand procedures at all health center sites and cover unexpected clinician absences at other sites up to twice per month
Act as the clinical leader of the health center and in conjunction with the HCA Training Coordinator aid in proctoring and sign off of newly hired non-licensed clinical staff for clinical duties
Provide on-call coverage after hours as assigned and during clinic as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Services Management Team
Qualification
Required
Physician Assistant Considered
Valid Driver's License Required
Graduate of an accredited nursing program / physician assistant program with Delaware state-mandated certifications / licensure
Current Delaware license as an advanced practice registered nurse/physician assistant with prescriptive privileges, DE Controlled Substance Registration, and DEA license required
Minimum of zero to two years' experience as an advanced practice nurse/physician assistant, with experience and broad knowledge of family planning
National Certification or a current Medicare/Medicaid number
Professional, positive attitude with proven ability to contribute effectively to highly functioning work teams
Preferred
Nurse Practitioner Preferred
Women's Health / Reproductive Health Experience Preferred
Experience within a family planning clinical setting preferred
Benefits
403 (b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Planned Parenthood of Delaware
Our mission is to actively promote reproductive health and responsible sexual behavior through the provision of comprehensive high-quality education, counseling, and medical services.
Wilmington, Delaware, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
April Thomas-Jones
President and CEO Planned Parenthood of Delaware
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