Nurse Practitioner

The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood is seeking a Part-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Hampton Roads!

VLPP Clinicians provide high quality patient centered care in accordance with practice protocols. This may include initiation and maintenance of patients seeking general (primary) healthcare, family planning services, gender-affirming hormone care and abortion services. Functions within the medical protocols established within the standards and guidelines and standing orders and as part of a patient care team.

We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner experienced with LARC including IUDs and implants, medication abortion and ultrasound, GAHT and/or primary care, however, we are willing to train the right candidate. Clinicians with Autonomous Practice in Virginia are strongly encouraged to apply.

Education / Certification Requirements

Virginia APRN license - to include prescriptive authority and specialization in Family Medicine, DEA license, Virginia RN license, current BLS certification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks according to VLPP Medical Standards and Guidelines as well as relevant HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, VDH and other regulatory requirements, including infection control standards and security guidelines.
• Review and interpret patient medical and social history.
• Provide patients with appropriate and unbiased information, education and resources related to general health, chronic medical conditions, family planning methods, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options and abortion services.
• Perform appropriate medical assessment and management for a range of conditions as per appropriate scope of practice and training.
• Evaluate patient needs, provide treatment options and implement regimens, including administering and prescribing medications.
• Perform procedures as trained/privileged, such as ultrasound, IUD insertion/removal, implant insertion/removal, colposcopy, LEEP, etc.
• Provide medical management for procedure-related complications; assume lead role in management of emergency situations as necessary.
• Order lab tests as indicated, interpret results and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Perform PPM procedures as approved by the Lab Director and participate in internal and external assessment of lab proficiency.
• Perform accurate and thorough medical documentation in patient records and clinic logs; file and maintain patient records.