What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/CNM) position at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England?
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP, CNM) to fill a full time, 30 hours / week, position is based out of the St Johnsbury, VT Health center . This position will join our clinical staff to provide quality, patient centered personalized full service reproductive health care for people of all ages.
CHARACTERISTIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provides exceptional patient-centered care, in a manner that ensures compliance with current efficiency and productivity standards.
- Responsible for accurately coding for medical services provided, in support of the organization's overall revenue cycle.
- Provides health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to patient populations.
- Conducts comprehensive medical history interviews
- Performs appropriate physical exams, with focus on the reproductive system, including standard initial and annual exams, and screening procedures
- Assesses patient's health status and prescribes appropriate contraceptive methods, treatments for GYN problems, per PPNNE protocols
- Dispenses medications from the health center formulary in accordance with protocols
- Provides abortion counseling and follow-up care
- Refers patients to physicians and other health or social services as appropriate, following the medical referral protocol.
- Counsels / educates patients regarding general reproductive health care; all FDA-approved methods of birth control, including emergency contraception; pregnancy options including abortion, adoption and parenting; and related health, emotional and social problems / issues
- Adheres to all reporting requirements and state laws relevant to the abuse of minors
- Utilizes EHR system to its fullest potential to ensure accurate documentation, billing, and optimal patient and population-based outcomes.
- Consults regularly with supervisor and other PP staff to plan, coordinate and evaluate services, and to review specific cases
- Consults regularly with outside health and social service providers (i.e. Dept. of Public Health) to make referrals, coordinate treatment of / assistance to individual patients, coordinate general services, etc.
- Participates in after-hours on call rotation for patients. This includes responsibility for notifying appropriate medical and administrative site staff of after-hours contact
- When required, assists in clinic administration, including, staff training, clinic set up and maintenance
- Participates in various PP community education and / or public affairs activities
- Participates in quality assurance audits
- May perform other relevant duties as directed by Regional Clinical Director or Medical Director
- Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork; understands that staffing needs and schedules fluctuate, which will require a flexible work schedule and / or additional work hours; willing to
- listen and contribute to department, site, and agency discussions and decision-making; incorporates customer satisfaction into all aspects of operation
QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at https : / / jobs.lever.co / ppnne .
The Advanced Practice Clinician role in Vermont at PPNNE is represented by the AFT union.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NP, PA, CNM
PI262410024
Salary : $45 - $69
