Bilingual Advanced Practice Clinician (NP, PA, CNM) - Sexual and Reproductive Health

HealthQ•Lawrence, MA

2d•$110,000 - $124,000

About The Position

About HealthQ: Established in 1971, HealthQ is a non-profit organization providing sexual and reproductive health. HealthQ's mission is to provide exceptional reproductive and sexual health care to all who need it without judgment and without barriers. With convenient locations on Massachusetts’ North Shore and Merrimack Valley, we provide birth control, abortion care, gender-affirming care, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and referral, and other preventive health services. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides sexual and reproductive health care through evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited college or nursing institution with nurse practitioner or nurse midwife degree
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Experience in full range of sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion care and gender affirming care.
Masters in Nursing required.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently required
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities, and experiences.
Ability to work in a computerized office environment required, including skill in E-mail, word-processing, spreadsheets, and electronic practice management systems.
Master’s or Doctorate degree with current MA licensure as NP, CNM, or PA
Satisfactory completion of training in the provision of all methods of contraception and laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy
Current registration with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) & Massachusetts Controlled Substances Act (MCSR)
CPR certification.
Foundational understanding of structural racism and the systems of oppression that contribute to health inequities in our communities.

Nice To Haves

Ultrasound certification and experience with medication abortion preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, inclusive, patient-centered, and trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health care to patients, including adolescents
Obtain and document comprehensive health histories with sensitivity, respect, and attention to patient experience
Perform physical examinations, with an emphasis on reproductive health, using trauma-informed approaches that prioritize patient comfort, consent, and autonomy
Consult with the Medical Director when patient presentations fall outside established clinical guidelines
Provide cancer screenings, diagnose and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and perform specialized procedures as indicated
Deliver compassionate counseling and emotional support; promote shared decision-making, and informed treatment choices in a non-judgmental, inclusive manner
Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care. Teach and support positive self-care techniques, including problem resolution and selection of treatment alternatives
Provide birth control education and methods, including IUD and implants
Provide gender affirming hormone therapy
Provide medication abortion care, including ultrasound services
Perform and order diagnostic studies as indicated and provide appropriate treatment and follow-up as necessary
Perform lab procedures, including phlebotomy, injections, and vaginal/KOH preps, and provide follow-up for abnormal lab results
Partner with leadership and staff to support the planning and implementation of organizational goals and initiatives
Provide clinical oversight and serve as a resource to clinical support staff
Serve as an active participant in Clinical Committee (including development and revision of medical guidelines and teaching sheets), and act as liaison to bring back information to medical office staff
Prepare exam and procedure rooms, assuring adequate stock of all necessary medical supplies; sterilize instruments; maintain standard inventory items, including both medical and patient educational supplies
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards
Collaborate with medical office staff to ensure effective functioning of all systems
Work in conjunction with management and staff to plan and implement agency goals and objectives
Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, agency programs, etc. to ensure medical office growth, reputation and viability
Maintain patient electronic health record (EHR) to ensure compliance with established protocols and documentation requirements; complete relevant reports and patient logs, documenting information to ensure compliance with established practices and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.