Provide direct patient care, including reproductive health services, medication abortion, and preventative screenings. Support health center operations through clinical training, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with the management team.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of a recognized NP, PA, or CNM program with active state licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification. Experience in sexual and reproductive health and abortion care is highly desirable.
professional certificatepostgraduate degreeHIPAA ComplianceLeadershipPatient CareElectronic Health RecordsPatient EducationOSHA ComplianceCultural CompetenceEpicPhysical ExaminationCLIA ComplianceClinical Quality AssuranceGender Affirming CarePelvic UltrasoundMedication AbortionBilling And CodingRacial Equity Awareness
Job description
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Care. No Matter What.
We are Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, one of the region’s largest and most trusted providers of reproductive health care. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide, the outstanding sexual health education we deliver, and our strong commitment to social justice. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than a job; it’s being a part of a powerful movement. Together, we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights for all people.
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England has an opening for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife or Physician Assistant to work out of our Manchester, CT Health Center.
In partnership with the Center Manager and with support from the Clinical Lead Team, the Clinician provides direct patient care and supports the training and compliance work within the health center to ensure safe, high quality, patient-centered care is delivered for all patients.
Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family.
Work with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect.
We’re looking for a dedicated NP, PA or CNM who is eager to make positive contributions to the community and to our mission.
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England is one of the region’s largest providers of family planning and reproductive health care services.
Since 1923, PPSNE has grown into an organization with 15 health centers in CT and RI delivering care to almost 70,000 patients annually.
PPSNE offers a generous benefits package including malpractice coverage, no on-call hours, extensive orientation and training, professional development, conference reimbursement, generous paid time off and more. Our commitment to learning, mission focused atmosphere, cutting edge medical standards and supportive work environment make us a great place to work.
***This position may qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
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Essential Functions
Patient Care
Ensures high quality direct patient interactions based on empathy for the sensitive issues facing our patients and an understanding of the diverse experiences of those seeking our services.
Performs the physical exam, orders and/or performs appropriate laboratory testing and recognizes deviation from normal.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings
Flexible Spending Account
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Sign-on Bonus
Malpractice Coverage
Conference Reimbursement
Extensive Orientation And Training
Performs and interprets limited pelvic ultrasound
Implements individualized regimen of care in compliance with PPSNE medical policies and procedures, including patient education and referral of services. Initiates appropriate tracking of abnormal results and referrals.
Completes documentation of patient care in the medical record in a timely and complete manner.
Maintains appropriate billing and coding practices.
Completes follow up on laboratory and imaging results per PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&G).
Provides medication abortion and participates in the evaluation and management of patients receiving procedural abortion services.
Maintains clinical quality assurance standards as set forth by PPSNE.
Appropriately recognizes the boundaries of one’s own knowledge and utilizes the appropriate channels for support.
Participates in providing all the medical services offered by PPSNE after appropriate training and privileging.
Supports the agency’s mission and all the sexual and reproductive health services offered including, but not limited to, family planning services, preventative health screenings, testing and treatment of STI’s, birth control methods, gender affirming care and abortion services.
Completes all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and standard practices in the areas of customer service, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act).
Maintains active licenses and certifications as required to fulfill the role, including but not limited to state medical license, DEA license, and BLS Certification.
Teamwork & Leadership
Partners with the Center Manager in supervision of clinical care and training of Clinic Assistants and volunteers.
Demonstrates flexibility, leadership and teamwork; understands the interaction between the Clinician position and others with whom the position works directly and indirectly.
Participates in the training of other clinicians and precepts medical learners (including but not limited to nursing students, medical students, and resident physicians) in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, and Director of Clinical Services.
Supports a culture of feedback; being open and willing to give and receive feedback
Works collaboratively with volunteers to achieve the agency’s mission.
Patient Access
Able to meet goals and key performance indicators for creating patient access to care within PPSNE’s care team models. Participates effectively in health center efforts to achieve patient access and revenue cycle goals.
Delivers patient care consistent with client expectations and quality initiatives. Adheres to affiliate policies and procedures on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.
Contributes to quality improvement goals and activities.
Ensures that interactions incorporate PPSNE’s In This Together values.
Organizational Culture
Supports provision of services that are culturally and linguistically competent for our diverse patient population; takes the initiative to develop own awareness and knowledge of the diverse backgrounds of the communities we serve.
Understand Racial Equity: Has a demonstrated understanding of the role that racial inequity plays in our society and its impact on healthcare systems and institutions.
Self-awareness as it relates to racial and other identities: Is aware of multiple group identities and their dynamics, and brings a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions.
Authentic relationship building: Interacts effectively and builds trust with a diversity of people and has demonstrated an ability to effectively work across differences.
Communicates clearly and directly, continually able to hear, reflect, and act on feedback related identity and equity with the aim to learn.
Float Essential Functions (if applicable)
Ability to travel to different sites at the affiliate, as assigned, to provide clinical coverage
Flexible in changing schedule to meet patient access needs at assigned centers
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Nurse Midwife training program or Medical School.
Appropriate professional certification (ANCC, NCC, ACNM, NCCPA or MD)
Active (or eligible candidate for) Licensure in good standing (State Medical License, Controlled Substance Registration, DEA)
Basic Life Support certification
Sexual and reproductive health and abortion care experience highly desirable
Superb attention to detail
Compassionate, caring, and willing to meet the needs of the communities we serve
Ability to maintain systems to facilitate workflow
Demonstrate skills prioritizing and organizing workload
Ability to handle discreet, confidential information
Ability to operate the required equipment
Familiarity with Microsoft applications and data management programs for follow up
Ability to use Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems; EPIC experience preferred
Team-centered cooperative work philosophy
Strong supporter of PPSNE mission and all the sexual and reproductive health services offered – alignment with and ability to lead through the affiliate’s core values and diversity philosophy
Schedule Full Time 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday with the expectation of one later night and one Saturday a month.
\n $88,036 - $146,727 a year Annual Salary
Min $88,036 Mid $117,380 Max $146,727 and is based on full years of experience. New grads can expect a starting annual salary of approximately $117,380 Annual salary above does not include the $5,000 sign-on bonus for all clinicians. *Due to our commitment to pay equity, PPSNE does not negotiate salaries \n
PPSNE is committed to equal opportunity in all areas of its operations, including patient care and employment. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected category. Discrimination and retaliation are strictly prohibited.
PPSNE offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; Health, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, a flexible spending account, wellness program and more.
