Planned Parenthood South Atlantic · 2 months ago
Clinician (Advanced Practice Nurse or Certified Nurse Midwife)
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to all. The Clinician will provide primary reproductive health care for women, limited reproductive services for men, and limited primary care for men and women of all ages.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Meet or exceed goals for four quadrants of the balanced scorecard including: clinical quality, patient satisfaction, work culture, and health center sustainability
Secure a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial, and record findings accurately and succinctly
Perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures such as endometrial biopsies and colposcopies, as may be indicated by medical protocols and clinical privileging
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by PPSAT medical protocols
Provide education and relevant health instruction for women and men in need of reproductive related services, including fertility control, infertility, sexually transmitted infections, family planning, nutrition, sexuality, and principles of health promotion and maintenance
Maintain current knowledge of medical practice in the reproductive health field
Prescribe, dispense, and administer appropriate contraceptives to clients in accordance with PPSAT policies and procedures
Apply current CPT and ICD-10 coding principles to all medical visits rendered, including selecting appropriate E&M code when indicated
Participate in PPSAT Quality & Risk Management Program. Conduct quality control tests, clinical proficiency tests, QM audits and activities according to annual PPSAT RQM Plan and balanced scorecard
Collaborate within PPSAT’s medical services department, with health center teams, workgroups and other community agencies and resources, through joint planning and coordination of activities, in providing comprehensive care
Provide general health supervision, health maintenance, education, and counseling to patients
Provide general healthcare to transgendered or gender non-conforming patients, including gender transition treatments as indicated by medical protocols and clinical privileging
Recognize gynecological deviations from normal, formulate a diagnosis in collaboration with a physician, and provide education and management, or referrals when appropriate
Ensure that all abnormal medical complications are followed according to PPSAT Referral & Follow Up protocol
Function in compliance with all applicable state practice laws with respect to state of licensure, location of patient and scope of practice. Practice under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel when managing patients across state lines
Assume responsibilities of other medical staff as needed and when appropriate, as directed by Health Center Manager. Assume leadership role in event of medical emergency
In centers providing abortion, provide client and physician support, including but not limited to lab testing, sonography, informed consent, POC evaluation, medication administration, recovery oversight and discharge for clients, post abortion follow up communications and office visits
Participate in the instruction and training of medical professionals and students with whom PPSAT has organizational agreements
Qualification
Required
Candidate must hold a current Virginia (VA) license or be willing acquire a VA license upon hire
License or certification for Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife with experience in reproductive health care
CPR certification which must be maintained throughout employment
2 to 5 years relevant medical experience, preferably in family planning/gynecology
Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish rapport with patients
Willing to learn new skills/techniques and apply them in the pursuit of quality patient care
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
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