NP
Company: PLANNED PARENTHOOD SHASTA DIABLO
Location: Concord
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
$25,000 Signing and Retention Bonus JOIN PPNORCAL NOW! SUMMARY
The Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner, Physician
Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife, and other licensed providers)
will function as part of a healthcare team to provide care under
the medical supervision of the Medical Director in accordance with
PPFA and PPNorCal Medical Standards and Guidelines and all relevant
federal, state, and local regulations. PPNorCal s Clinicians
provide continuity of care through management of the follow-up
process for both normal and abnormal results, management of medical
records inside and outside the affiliate, and telephone triaging of
patients experiencing symptoms or concerns related to their care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned: Work in the health center providing
comprehensive clinical sexual and reproductive health care services
to all patients in accordance with evidence-based practice
protocols Utilize knowledge of and experience in patient care to:
Obtain a basic health history and comprehensive gynecological (GYN)
history Perform a general physical exam, breast exam, GYN exam, and
male genitourinary exam Recognize common breast and GYN deviations
from normal and provide management or referral as appropriate
Recognize common non-GYN deviations from normal and provide
management or referral as appropriate Provide preventive care,
including screening for breast and cervical cancers Obtain and
interpret laboratory tests and results related to GYN visits
Perform and interpret transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds Screen
for contraindications and special conditions to contraceptive
methods Provide appropriate contraception to patients, including
intrauterine contraceptives (IUCs) and implants Test and treat STDs
and other infectious conditions Provide PrEP and nPEP to prevent
HIV infection Provide care across the reproductive health lifespan,
including basic infertility services and menopause management
Provide medication abortion, early pregnancy complication
management, and other special services as appropriate by licensure
Assess and manage complications from surgical abortion, medication
abortion, and vasectomy Provide care for patients of all gender
identities, including gender-affirming care Exercise a commitment
diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions with patients
and staff Construct an accurate assessment and plan based on
history, exam, and lab findings Provide patient with general
reproductive health maintenance, education and counseling Ensure
complete and accurate medical documentation Act as a medical
resource for health center staff Participate in health center
efforts to achieve established goals for productivity, with the
goal of 3.0 visits per hour Bill and code patient visits
appropriately Participate in research studies conducted in the
health center Active participation in the advancement of PPNorCal s
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitment. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLINICIAN This job has no supervisory
responsibilities. However, APCs are responsible for the medical
oversight of and instructing the Reproductive Health Specialists
and other medical support staff. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE Successful completion of accredited Advanced Practice
Clinician program. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and
interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to
document in electronic health record concisely, accurately and
according to PPNorCal protocols. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, patients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages,
ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS To
perform this job successfully, an individual should have
knowledge/experience with EHR & EPM systems. Knowledge of
spreadsheet software and word processing software desirable.
PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) ACCESS REQUIREMENT As required
for patient treatment and health care operations. CERTIFICATES,
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current California NP, PA, CNM or other APC
license Current California BRN Furnishing Number (if NP or CNM)
National Provider Identifier (NPI) number Current CPR BLS
certificate Reliable transportation or automobile transportation
with a valid California Driver's License and insurance as
determined by the requirements of each position. Reliable
automobile required for float positions. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES,
QUALIFICATIONS Up to three years of experience in reproductive
health care Direct patient care experience, preferably in women s
health/reproductive health care. Experience in reproductive health,
OB/GYN, primary care, or community health care preferred. Prenatal
experience strongly desired if applying for a prenatal position
Common sense and a commitment to excellent customer service and
quality health care Commitment to working with low-income and
culturally diverse patients with an emphasis on health equity and
empowerment Good judgment to serve patients promptly, competently,
and in a friendly manner. Treat complaints as opportunities to
improve service Ability to understand and demonstrate, in all
interactions, the importance of high-quality care including
accurate documentation and follow-up Ability to follow
affiliate-wide protocols, policies, and procedures, and any
center-specific policies and procedures Ability to maintain
complete patient confidentiality at all times Ability to work
independently as well as consult with supervising physician or
other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment
findings Ability to be flexible and available to extend/change
scheduled hours or location as needed to meet needs of the health
center and patients. Willingness to work evening and Saturday hours
Willingness to precept students or train new clinicians as
appropriate Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to
assist team members at all times Provide feedback to colleagues,
staff, and managers in a professional, respectful, direct, and
timely manner. Receive feedback professionally Maintain
professionalism through appropriate dress, manner, and behavior
Treat staff and patients with courtesy and respect at all times
under all circumstances Ability to work in a busy environment,
handling multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising
accuracy, attention to detail, and courtesy and respect to patients
and staff Ability to communicate effectively, make decisions, solve
prob lems and function as part of a team Willingness to promote
Planned Parenthood services and goals to patients, friends, and
others in the community Commitment to being reliable, including
being on time for work and following policies for requesting ETO
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Knowledge of additional
languages desirable Planned Parenthood Northern California is an
equal opportunity employer and works affirmatively to include
diversity among its staff and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, disability, income, marital
status or any other irrelevant dimension of diversity. PPNorCal
values collaboration between employees of diverse backgrounds and
experiences. Planned Parenthood Northern California generates
healthier communities through the delivery of quality sexual and
reproductive health care services. We provide healthcare and
education services to 137,000 adults and youth every year at 17
health centers located throughout 20 Northern California counties.
Planned Parenthood Northern California offers high-quality,
affordable health care to all, regardless of income, insurance, or
immigration status. We care. No matter what! Our experienced and
caring medical staff gives each patient honest information and
personal attention. We provide a full range of services including
birth control, breast exams, cancer screenings, medication and
in-clinic abortion, pregnancy testing and counseling, prenatal
care, PrEP, and nPEP to prevent HIV infection, STD screening and
treatment, vasectomy and infertility services, gender-affirming
hormone therapy, and more.
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