Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP, CNM) to fill a full time, 30 hours/week, position is based out of the St Johnsbury, VT Health center. This position will join our clinical staff to provide quality, patient centered personalized full service reproductive health care for people of all ages.
CHARACTERISTIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides exceptional patient-centered care, in a manner that ensures compliance with current efficiency and productivity standards.
- Responsible for accurately coding for medical services provided, in support of the organization’s overall revenue cycle.
- Provides health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to patient populations.
- Conducts comprehensive medical history interviews
- Performs appropriate physical exams, with focus on the reproductive system, including standard initial and annual exams, and screening procedures
- Assesses patient's health status and prescribes appropriate contraceptive methods, treatments for GYN problems, per PPNNE protocols
- Dispenses medications from the health center formulary in accordance with protocols
- Provides abortion counseling and follow-up care
- Refers patients to physicians and other health or social services as appropriate, following the medical referral protocol.
- Counsels/educates patients regarding general reproductive health care; all FDA-approved methods of birth control, including emergency contraception; pregnancy options including abortion, adoption and parenting; and related health, emotional and social problems/issues
- Adheres to all reporting requirements and state laws relevant to the abuse of minors
- Utilizes EHR system to its fullest potential to ensure accurate documentation, billing, and optimal patient and population-based outcomes.
- Consults regularly with supervisor and other PP staff to plan, coordinate and evaluate services, and to review specific cases
- Consults regularly with outside health and social service providers (i.e. Dept. of Public Health) to make referrals, coordinate treatment of/assistance to individual patients, coordinate general services, etc.
- Participates in after-hours on call rotation for patients. This includes responsibility for notifying appropriate medical and administrative site staff of after-hours contact
- When required, assists in clinic administration, including, staff training, clinic set up and maintenance
- Participates in various PP community education and/or public affairs activities
- Participates in quality assurance audits
- May perform other relevant duties as directed by Regional Clinical Director or Medical Director
- Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork; understands that staffing needs and schedules fluctuate, which will require a flexible work schedule and/or additional work hours; willing to
- listen and contribute to department, site, and agency discussions and decision-making; incorporates customer satisfaction into all aspects of operation
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Commitment to exceptional customer service and satisfaction
- Commitment to a team orientation and willingness to participate in constant and ongoing feedback with colleagues
- Flexibility, initiative, creative thinking, and a willingness to learn required.
- Broad based clinical GYN knowledge and skills
- Familiarity with and ability to comfortably discuss all services provided by PPNNE
- Excellent counseling/teaching skills
- Ability to relate to a broad range of people and communicate clearly, using tact, discretion and sensitivity with patients
- Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies desirable
- Ability to sit for up to 4 hr., stand for up to 4 hour and walk for up to 1 hour a day with frequent stooping
- Ability to operate all normal office equipment
- Ability to travel within PPNNE affiliate for trainings or meetings as appropriate
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Candidates with 0-4 years of experience can expect to earn between $43.70/hr - $47.30/hr . As experience increases, so does the rate of pay, with candidates who have 15 or more years of direct experience earning up to $66.52/hr.
- Access to benefits is available and includes health, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and a retirement fund.
The Advanced Practice Clinician role in Vermont at PPNNE is represented by the AFT union.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NP, PA, CNM
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Last updated on Oct 18, 2024