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Provide comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care services to patients, including physical exams, diagnostic testing, and medication prescribing. Collaborate with health center management to meet productivity benchmarks and ensure efficient patient flow while advocating for reproductive healthcare access.
Requirements summary
Requires a master's degree and current active licensure as an APN or Physician Assistant with national board certification. Must possess a DEA license and BLS certification for healthcare providers.
postgraduate degreeCase ManagementHIPAA CompliancePatient EducationDiagnostic TestingClinical CollaborationPrescribing MedicationsInformed ConsentPhysical ExaminationPreventive CareUltrasoundPatient History TakingIUD InsertionReproductive Health CareColposcopySexual Health CareMedication Abortion Support
Job description
Planned Parenthood North Central States: Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Nurse Practitioner – Des Moines, IA
(Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Clinician)
Pay
The anticipated salary range for this position is $48-$60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees
Schedule:
Full-time, 32 hours per week
Clinic
Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-7:00PM,
Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Location: 2304
University
Ave,
Des
Moines,
IA
Job type:
Hourly/Non-Exempt
Union
Membership: This position is represented by SEIU. Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org.
Job Summary
Under general administrative supervision of the Health Center Manager, clinical supervision of and collaboration with the Senior Director of Healthcare Practice and Chief Medical Officer and Program Directors, the Clinician provides clinical services, including reproductive and sexual health care, to patients at designated PPNCS health center(s). Clinicians are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.” They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.
Benefits: and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan:
NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations).
Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Employee Discounts
Pet Insurance
Flex Spending Account
Bereavement Leave
Paid Federal Holidays
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Paid Floating Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Virtual Primary Care
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Headspace App Subscription
Earned Extended Leave
HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network.
Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing
Education
Reimbursement: up to $2,000 and 4 paid days off annually.
Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Bereavement Leave
Earned Extended Leave
Free subscription to Headspace App
Time off to vote
Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.
We also offer
Start date flexibility.
And ability to start training before credentialing process in fully complete.
Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom, mock clinic, and shadowing shifts.
Option of picking up additional shifts, including at other locations other than your “home” clinic.
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.
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
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
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.
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