Charge Clinician (NP, PA, CNM) - Whittier, CA

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles • Whittier, CA

7d • $110 - $115

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is hiring an experienced Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife to provide shared clinical leadership for clinicians across its San Gabriel Valley region, which includes four health centers: East LA, El Monte, Jones (Whittier), and Pomona. The Charge Clinician works with Center Managers and the Senior Director of Health Center Operations to oversee clinical staff and model clinical expertise. The role also provides reproductive health care, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment, education, and counseling in accordance with PPLA protocols, and serves as a medical resource for licensed and non-licensed staff.

The position combines patient care with clinical oversight, management, quality improvement, and staff education. The Charge Clinician provides patient care four days per week, maintains oversight of clinicians in the assigned region, supports consistent clinical standards, and participates in on-call coverage. The role also supervises and develops Mid-Level Clinicians, supports hiring and performance processes, and contributes to staff training and professional development.

Requirements

• Master’s or graduate degree.
• Active California license as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife.
• Current furnishing license for Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives.
• NPI number.
• Medical provider number.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Board certification.
• At least one year of experience as a Clinician in reproductive health care and/or women’s health care.
• Ability to travel to multiple health center sites as needed and reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication and clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• DEA number.
• Two years of recent experience in education and training.
• Experience in a health care leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as a Mid-Level Clinician four days per week and perform the clinical functions outlined in the standard Mid-Level Clinician job description.
• Maintain clinical skills consistent with agency needs and licensing requirements, and follow PPLA/PPFA medical protocols, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide consistent oversight of Clinician staff in the assigned region and serve as a medical resource for staff.
• Review medical records and respond to patient and staff calls involving high-risk situations and clinical questions.
• Participate in on-call coverage and be available for telephone consultations during emergencies outside regularly scheduled work and on-call hours.
• Support health center goals, including productivity, and help maximize center flow and provider efficiency through appropriate use of the Flow Facilitator.
• Manage Mid-Level Clinician performance issues in designated centers.
• Work with the Quality Assurance Manager to identify, develop, solicit, and implement corrective action plans.
• Conduct Quality Management chart reviews with the Performance Management Team, communicate findings to Mid-Level Clinicians, and collaborate on improvement plans.
• Provide general oversight and supervision for health service delivery within a health center.
• Collaborate with Center Managers to resolve issues for the benefit of patients and staff.
• Participate in developing, revising, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice standards, guidelines, and policies and procedures based on current literature, research, and practice.
• Work with the Medical Director, Senior Director of Health Center Operations, and Center Managers on new-hire and annual performance and competency evaluations of Mid-Level Clinicians.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of Mid-Level Clinicians and preceptors, and support recruitment and retention through clinical rotation opportunities.
• Oversee updates to PPLA Medical Standards and Guidelines and ensure their implementation in clinical practice.
• Manage expense reports, time cards, time-off requests, uniform expenses, and reimbursement expenses for Mid-Level Clinicians in designated centers, as applicable under the PPLA Employee Handbook.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and/or Senior Director of Health Center Operations on program development and evaluation.
• Foster teamwork between licensed and unlicensed staff and coordinate with other Charge Clinicians on monthly regional Clinician meeting agendas and meetings.
• Attend clinic staff, clinic management, and general staff meetings and in-services as applicable; participate in task forces or committees as needed or requested.
• Complete performance management plans and appropriate disciplinary actions relating to licensed staff behavioral and clinical performance.
• Enforce customer service standards for licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Model professional development, encourage staff growth, and serve as a supervising preceptor for Clinician interns and students as needed.
• Assist with training and supervision of unlicensed clinic personnel and supervise, orient, and manage training of Mid-Level Clinicians in designated centers.
• Recognize ethical, legal, and professional issues involved in providing care to women throughout the life cycle.
• Apply adult education principles in direct and indirect patient education and provide input on patient education materials.
• Support PPLA services and care for abortion patients through clinical and related administrative, support, and non-clinical duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Free basic life and AD&D policy, with additional voluntary coverage options.
• Short-term disability, critical illness, and accident policies.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match.
• Medical and dependent flexible spending account plans.
• Public transportation and commuter pre-tax reimbursements.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior