Clinician PRN

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio•Toledo, OH

9d•$52 - $57

About The Position

Act as part of the medical services team providing reproductive health care as outlined in PPGOH Medical Standards & Guidelines. Practices within the state of Ohio Board of Nursing (OBON) scope of practice for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Provides direct patient care including history review, health education, physical exam, counseling, diagnosis and treatment according to protocols. Participates in accomplishing patient-focused goals. Provides referrals and participates in follow-up. Consults with Regional Lead Clinician and/or Chief Medical Officer to ensure compliance with guidelines. Participates in Risk and Quality Management program, clinician meetings and other agency and health center meetings and trainings as required. This is a PRN, "pro re nata", position who works on a sporadic, "as needed" basis. A PRN Clinician does not have a regular schedule and must work at least one shift per quarter if a shift is offered by the organization. Availability to accept offered shifts does not create a guarantee of minimum hours per month or per quarter.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to learn new skills appropriate to PPGOH clinical duties.
Able to work cooperatively as a member of a health care delivery team
Requires education commensurate with Ohio licensure requirements for practice as an APRN

Responsibilities

Responsible for implementing overall quality assurance activities, assessing, planning and administering health care which is individualized to the client, and consistent with the policies and protocols of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio.
Responsible for assessment plan, examination and treatment for all services provided at the center, for which the clinician is trained and privileged.
Reviews & interprets the medical and social history of patients.
Performs appropriate medical screening procedures/exams.
Interprets laboratory data, orders additional laboratory investigations when indicated and ensures appropriate follow-up.
Provides contraceptive methods: oral and topical contraceptives; provides/oversees contraceptive injections.
Begins training and/or completes privileging for device insertion and removal (implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and endometrial biopsy (EMB).
Provides emergency contraception.
Performs medical assessment and management of basic sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and genito-urinary conditions.
Provides perimenopausal and menopausal services.
Counsel pregnant patients on all pregnancy outcome options.
Provides post abortion complication management.
Acts as a medical consultant to health center staff.
Manages emergency situations in the center.
Remains compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and State Board of Pharmacy procedures, policies and regulations.
Participates in staff meetings related to center management and provides staff training in current medical procedures relevant to reproductive health.
Participates in the revenue cycle through knowledge of charge capture and pricing, health information management, clinical documentation, coding, and 3rdparty reimbursement.
Ability to meet productivity requirements of hourly patient visit goal as determined by PPGOH and correctly code visits as required by Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) coding guidelines.
In collaboration with the Practice Manager, supervises clinical services within the health center.