Clinician/Advance Practice NP, PA, CNM
About The Position
The non-physician advanced practice clinician works collaboratively with the health care team to provide quality routine reproductive health care to Planned Parenthood patients in accordance with PPCCC medical standards and guidelines. After completing the training period, the clinician provides a range of services, including abortion care, analgesia and sedation, breast services, cervical cancer screening and management of abnormal results, contraception, emergency contraception, gender-affirming care, gynecological and men’s reproductive health services, sexually transmitted infection care, pregnancy testing and options counseling, pregnancy complication management, preventive care, recovery-area care, ultrasound services, and vaccinations. The position participates in a team-based approach to patient care, working cooperatively with others to meet productivity standards and provide exceptional customer service. Clinicians complete required orientation and training, including EHR and abortion training, and are expected to meet clinician productivity metrics within 8–12 weeks of their start date. Starting pay is $65.57–$74.17 per hour, based on clinical skillset, with opportunity for advancement. A $1.00-per-hour Spanish/English bilingual differential is available upon passing a language assessment. PPCCC does not negotiate salaries.
Requirements
- Valid California RN license; Physician Assistants are exempt from this requirement.
- Nurse Practitioner or clinician training and subsequent experience in reproductive health care.
- Completion of an approved Family Planning Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Care Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery, or Physician Assistant program.
- Current California license as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant.
- Advanced-practice certification through a nationally recognized organization.
- Current California Furnishing Number.
- Current CPR (BLS) licensure.
- Ability to relate professionally and competently to patients of all genders and diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy toward patients accessing sensitive health care services.
- Ability to perform laboratory screening and vital assessments.
- Ability to physically assist a patient in distress.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in family planning is preferred.
- English/Spanish bilingual skills are desirable; a $1.00-per-hour differential is offered after passing the language assessment.
- DEA number is optional.
Responsibilities
- Complete medical examination forms using the SOAP format, documenting appropriate findings and recommendations.
- Demonstrate competency in peer review, quality assurance audits, and laboratory proficiency testing.
- Participate in required staff meetings, conference calls, and mandatory all-staff trainings.
- Accurately obtain and document medical histories, reviews of systems, physical examinations, and appropriate laboratory testing, including ordering, performing, and interpreting tests.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of medications on the PPCCC formulary that are dispensed or prescribed for PPCCC medical services.
- Refer patients with abnormal conditions in accordance with PPCCC protocols and follow protocols for notifying patients of abnormal clinical findings.
- Provide age-appropriate screening examinations and appropriate vaccination services.
- Screen and refer patients for intimate partner violence.
- Provide contraception consultation and management, including medication dispensing, emergency contraception, IUC/IUS and contraceptive implant insertion and removal, and diaphragm fitting.
- Screen and manage sexually transmitted infections, and provide preventive screening and management related to PrEP and PEP.
- Diagnose and treat non-STI infections, including bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, urinary tract infections, and other conditions listed in the job description.
- Provide midlife services, gender-affirming care, abortion services, early pregnancy complication care, limited ultrasound services, medication abortion, abortion complication evaluations, preventive health screening, limited male reproductive health services, and limited infertility services.
- Provide breast cancer screening and manage breast conditions, including masses, nipple discharge, skin changes, and pain.
- Provide cervical cancer screening and manage abnormal results.
- Diagnose and manage gynecological conditions, including the conditions listed in the job description.
- Provide male reproductive health services, including evaluation and care for the conditions listed in the job description.
- Perform pregnancy testing, manage pregnancy complications, and provide options counseling for patients with unplanned or undesired pregnancies.
- Perform laboratory screening and vital assessments, and physically assist patients in distress.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director, Senior Director of Medical Services, or designee.
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement.
- $1.00-per-hour Spanish/English bilingual differential upon passing the language assessment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
