Nurse Practitioner – Eden Prairie, MN

Minimum Qualifications

• Current active, unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse and APN in state you are applying for the role, and ability to obtain additional state license(s) upon hire or active license as a Physician Assistant (IA and MN only).
• 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 the state you are applying for the role.
• Advanced degree, minimally master’s degree.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for healthcare providers.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Obtains pertinent patient history and performs a physical exam, as indicated by the visit type.
• Performs, orders, and interprets both screening and diagnostic testing; addresses abnormal findings.
• Develops plan, which may include treatment, medical or other referrals, and/or prescribing of medications.
• Provides patient instruction regarding plan of care, preventive education, and health promotion and maintenance.
• Obtains informed consent when indicated.
• Assesses interventions and/or referral progress as indicated.
• Collaborates with Health Center Manager to meet clinic goals, productivity benchmarks, and assigned tasks.
• Provides patient focused care and assures smooth and efficient patient and clinic flow processes.
• Interprets scientific studies based on knowledge of basic research principles; Provides input and current information for the on-going process of protocol development.
• Stays up to date on reproductive health care developments and maintains CE requirements for required licensure and certification.
• Meets quality assurance requirements, including the appropriate dispensing of medications.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and meets compliance requirements, including HIPAA.
• Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing reproductive health care.
• Follows protocol and training requirements for expanding scope of practice and/or learning new procedures, i.e. colposcopy, IUD insertion, ultrasound, MAB support services, etc.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Planned Parenthood policies and procedures and apply these to patient and clinic services.
• Prescribe all FDA approved methods of birth control.
• Provide medication or surgical abortion follow up.
• Refer patients for medication or surgical abortion, prenatal care, or adoption services.
• Counsel HIV+ clients.
• Assist physicians with evaluation of medication abortion patients.
• All health center staff are expected to participate in the onboarding of new employees and supporting the cross-training of established employees.
• Collaborate with and provide coverage as needed at health centers in assigned neighborhoods.

Immunization Requirements

• Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Tetanus shot documentation
• Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months

About Us

At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-central-states].

When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit, and depending on state law, requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.