Reference #: FAMPRNURSEPRA08202301Family Planning Nurse Practitioner (School Based)    Description/Job Summary

　　The Family Planning School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Nurse Practitioner manages the SBHC and provides family planning services to students in the assigned schools. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive family planning services to high school students including contraception counseling and prescriptions, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment.  The NP will work with an Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) and will supervise a Care Coordinator/Patient Service Representative (CC/PSR). The SBHC team with work closely with the Health Resource Coordinators (HRCs) who have been working in the selected schools. The NP reports to the FPCN's School-Based Lead Nurse Practitioner, with support and oversight by a collaborating physician.

　　The Nurse Practitioner, as the leader/supervisor of the SBHC, upholds the health center mission by assuring that patients/students receive health care that is competent, caring, cost-effective, and meets with a high degree of satisfaction; and supports the fiscal stability of the organization.     Responsibilities/Duties

　　Provides a wide spectrum of reproductive and sexual health care to patients/students in approved in school setting. Care includes, but is not limited to, medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up.Practice is based on accepted evidence-based criteria and established clinical practice guidelines, utilizing an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.Updates patient/student health records for accuracy at each patient/student encounter using appropriate designated forms and documentation requirements.Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients'/students' clinical problems and health care needs.Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.Consultation with collaborating physician and other members of the healthcare team when indicated.Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis and formulates and documents a plan of care to address health care needs.Implements and modifies plan of care where necessary.Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions when identified.Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary care team.Facilitates and communicates with patient, family, staff, and PCP to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care.May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation.Responsible for the delivery of high-quality care and practice outcomes in nurse-managed school-based health centers serving low-income student populations.Provide supervision of supporting staff; strengths-based guidance and feedback; and annual evaluation.Maintains and furthers close communication and coordination for SBHC with the principal and/or their designee for optimal school integration.Other duties as assigned

　　Scope of Service

　　HIV and STI/STD prevention, testing and treatment (Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis, Mycobacterium Genitalia, HSV)Pregnancy testing, education, options counseling and preventionVaginitis diagnoses and treatment (Yeast and BV)UTI diagnosis and treatmentContraception Counseling and Management (Hormonal Birth Control methods including Nexplanon)Emergency ContraceptionPeriod Cramp ReliefPrEPCondomsBehavioral Health CounselingSchool-Based Health Resource Center (Sexual and Reproductive health and education)Irregular menstruation management and referralOther relevant testing like strep, EBVVaccine counselingReferral and linkage to services not provided at the SBHCOther services as defined    Required Experience

　　1+ years pediatric experience required.School-based health, adolescent health experience, and family p anning experience preferred.    Required Education

　　Master's degree. Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in pediatric or family medicine.    Required Qualifications

　　Current RN and APN licenses from the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPhlebotomy skills, or wiliness to learn.Knowledge or interest in pursuit of knowledge related to school nurse standards, practice, and law.Physical and emotional ability to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.Work and function in a culturally competent capacity with persons from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds.Possession of exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external customers.Practice and behaviors reflect fiscal responsibility in appropriate balance with quality patient care.Defined productivity standards are proactively worked towards and established goals met.Demonstration of good time management skills and follow through.Attendance and participation in meetings, mandatory in-services, educational programs, and other activities in order to stay informed and current.Knowledgeable and supportive of policies, procedures, and guidelines associated with practice setting.Understanding of psychosocial impacts of health outcomes in underserved communitiesExhibits cultural competency and sensitivity.    Program Summary

　　Family Practice and Counseling Network, a program of Resources for Human Development, is a network of community health centers providing comprehensive primary care, dental and behavioral health services. The Network consists of four health centers in Philadelphia - Abbottsford-Falls Family Practice & Counseling in the Northwest, the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University in the North, the Health Annex in the Southwest, and Annex West Health Center in West Philly housed in Action Wellness building (formerly Action AIDS), as well as the SBHC Collaborative, a  partnership between Education Plus Health (EPH) and FPCN at CB School, Vaux & B21, and Belmont Schools. Today the Network serves more than 20,000 patients annually and is an NCQA certified Patient-Centered Medical Home, and recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader for Behavioral Health.The Network's mission is to provide person-centered, integrated and comprehensive health services to individuals and families across their lifespan. The Network promotes resiliency and well-being among patients, staff and surrounding communities. Network services are targeted to the surrounding communities and the advisory committee that guides services primarily consists of people from the communities served.

　　Vaccine Mandate:FPCN, a program in the City of Philadelphia, are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers perPhiladelphia Department of Public Health. FPCN requires Healthcare Workers to be fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means it has been two weeks since the final dose of vaccine. Thus, we require vaccination prior to start for all new hires. This currently does not include boosters.EEOResources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationa