This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information,please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1033047 Planned Parenthood ofNorthern New England (PPNNE)is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician -Float(NP, CNM) to fill a full time (average of 30 hours/week) positionfor ME& NH with a home base in Portland, ME. This position will join ourclinical staff to provide backup coverage and quality, patient centered,personalized reproductive health care for teens and adults. Clinicalshifts range from 3-5 shifts/week with most shifts being 7-8 hours longplus travel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides exceptional patient-centered care, in a manner that ensurescompliance with current efficiency and productivity standards.
Responsible for accurately coding for medical services provided, insupport of the organizations overall revenue cycle.
Provides health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriateto patient populations.
Conducts comprehensive medical history interviews
Performs appropriate physical exams, with focus on the reproductivesystem, including standard initial and annual exams, and screeningprocedures
Assesses patient\'s health status and prescribes appropriatecontraceptive methods, treatments for GYN problems, per PPNNE protocols
Dispenses medications from the health center formulary in accordancewith protocols
Provides abortion counseling and follow-up care
Refers patients to physicians and other health or social services asappropriate, following the medical referral protocol.
Counsels/educates patients regarding general reproductive health care;all FDA-approved methods of birth control, including emergencycontraception; pregnancy options including abortion, adoption andparenting; and related health, emotional and social problems/issues
Adheres to all reporting requirements and state laws relevant to theabuse of minors
Utilizes EHR system to its fullest potential to ensure accuratedocumentation, billing, and optimal patient and population-basedoutcomes.
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 treatmentof/assistance to individual patients, coordinate general services, etc.
Participates in after-hours on call rotation for patients. This includesresponsibility for notifying appropriate medical and administrative sitestaff of after-hours contact
Communicates with on-call practitioner about any unusual patientsituations that might result in emergency calls during off-hours
When required, assists in clinic administration, including stafftraining, clinic set up and maintenance
Participates in various PP community education and/or public affairsactivities
Participates in quality assurance audits
May perform other relevant duties as directed by Regional ClinicalDirector or Medical Director
Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork; understands that staffing needsand schedules fluctuate, which will require a flexible work scheduleand/or additional work hours; willing to listen and contribute todepartment, site, and agency discussions and decision-making;incorporates customer satisfaction into all aspects of operation
QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitionerprogram
Commitment to exceptional customer service and satisfaction
Commitment to team orientation and willingness to participate inconstant and ongoing feedback with colleagues
Flexibility, initiative, creative thinking, and a willingness to learnare required.
Broad based clinical GYN knowledge and skills
Familiarity with and ability to comfortably discuss all servicesprovided by PPNNE
Excellent counseling/teaching skills
Ability to relate to a b oad range of people and communicate clearly,using tact, discretion and sensitivity with patients
Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies desirable
Ability to sit for up to 4 hours, stand for up to 4 hours, and walk forup to 1 hour a day, with frequent stooping.
Ability to operate all normal office equipment
Ability to travel across the affiliate for training or meetings asappropriate
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation for Advanced Practice Clinician positions is commensuratewith the number of years since licensure, with the range of pay between\$43.70/hr - \$66.52/hr. Access to benefits is available and includeshealth, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and a retirement fund.
Floating practitioners are eligible for a shift pay differential of\$4/hour on top of the base pay as well as travel reimbursement
Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume byclicking APPLY on our website at https://jobs.lever.co/ppnne.
The Advanced Practice Clinician in Maine at PPNNE is represented by theMSEA union.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is anEqual Opportunity Employee