Advanced Practice Clinician - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.†Planned Parenthood Great Plains is expanding access to care in Louisiana, with telehealth services expected to launch later this summer and in-person care planned to return to New Orleans later this year. Care in Louisiana will be provided by Planned Parenthood of Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma (PPAEO), part of the Planned Parenthood Great Plains network of care. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant will function in an expanded role as the primary provider of medical services. The clinician works to assess the gynecological and family planning needs of patients including ordering, interpreting, and recording results of clinical tests. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other forms of treatment, including birth control.
Requirements
- Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Louisiana is required.
- Ability to work flexible hours, which require Saturdays
- One to three years of provider experience required.
- Experience with electronic medical records systems.
- Competencies: Adapting and Developing, Growth Mindset, Feedback, Resilience, Effective Execution, Initiative, Analyzes Problems and Identifies Solutions, Leadership, Coaches and Develops Talent, Motivate Others, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Promotes Teamwork, Lifts People Up, Collaborates with Others, Fosters Communication, Sets the Example, Personal Accountability, Demonstrates Integrity.
Nice To Haves
- Epic experience is preferred.
- Bilingual fluency a plus.
Responsibilities
- Fully committed to Planned Parenthood’s mission to support the rights of individuals regarding family planning and reproductive health care.
- Provides quality health care services including exams, diagnosis, treatment, education and counseling for clients in accordance with PPGP protocols and Medical Standards & Guidelines.
- Serves as a medical resource for other licensed and non-licensed staff, as well as providing leadership in all aspects of comprehensive clinical services.
- Secures a complete health history, including gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; and records findings accurately and succinctly.
- Performs physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examinations, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy.
- After observation and approval, provides direct medical care to patients for all core services, including but not limited to family planning services.
- Participates in accomplishing customer-focused goals. Provides referrals and assures follow-up.
- Performs, orders and interprets diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
- Consults with Medical Director and other Clinicians to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.
- Provides relevant health instruction to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
