Per Diem Nurse Practitioner - Lincoln, NE

Internal and External • Lincoln, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood North Central States is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner for their Lincoln, NE location. Under the supervision of the Advanced Practice Clinician Manager and in collaboration with medical directors, the Clinician will provide reproductive and sexual health care services to patients. This role is crucial in advancing the mission of providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. The position is hourly/non-exempt and represented by SEIU.

Requirements

• Current active, unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse and APN in the state you are applying for the role, and ability to obtain additional state license(s) upon hire or active license as a Physician Assistant
• Current national board-certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse or a Physician Assistant
• DEA license or ability to obtain at hire, and enrollment in Controlled Substance Monitoring Program as applicable in state you are applying for the role
• Advanced degree, minimally Master’s Degree
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for healthcare providers
• Hepatitis B vaccination records
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services, including reproductive and sexual health care, to patients at designated PPNCS health center(s).
• Practices according to PPNCS medical standards and guidelines.
• Obtains pertinent patient history and performs physical exams.
• Recognizes and addresses deviations from normal.
• Performs, orders, and interprets screening and diagnostic testing.
• Develops treatment plans, including referrals and/or prescribing medications.
• Provides patient instruction on plan of care, preventive education, and health promotion.
• Consults with Medical Director or clinician on-call as needed.
• Obtains informed consent when indicated.
• Collaborates with the health care team and community agencies.
• Assesses interventions and/or referral progress.
• Documents accurately and clearly.
• Supervises clinic support staff regarding routine patient orders.
• Collaborates with Health Center Manager to meet clinic goals and productivity benchmarks.
• Provides patient-focused care and ensures smooth clinic flow.
• Interprets scientific studies and provides input for protocol development.
• Stays up-to-date on reproductive health care developments and maintains CE requirements.
• Meets quality assurance requirements, including medication dispensing.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and meets compliance requirements, including HIPAA.
• Meets coding and documentation requirements.
• Possesses basic comprehension and skills of PPNCS clinic computer technology.
• Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues in reproductive health care.
• Communicates clinical and professional issues to management.
• Follows protocol and training for expanding scope of practice and learning new procedures.
• Works to ensure understanding and acceptance of the Clinician role.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Planned Parenthood policies and procedures.
• Prescribes all FDA approved methods of birth control.
• Provides medication or surgical abortion follow-up.
• Refers patients for medication or surgical abortion, prenatal care, or adoption services.
• Counsels HIV+ clients.
• Assists physicians with evaluation of medication abortion patients.
• Provides evaluation and management of medication abortion patients (MN, IA, and NE only).
• Participates in the onboarding of new employees and supporting cross-training.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• Participation in the 403(b)-retirement plan
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more
• Start date flexibility
• Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions
• Flexibility with hours per week during training
• Shift differentials: $1.50/hour (weekend), $3.00/hour (evening), $4.00/hour (float/travel), $2.00/hour (Bilingual), and $3.00/hour (ultrasound)
• Travel reimbursement
• Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance
• Option of picking up additional shifts, including at other locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level