What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/CNM/PA) position at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England?
POSITION TITLE: Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/CNM/PA)
LOCATION: Rutland, VT
HOURS: Part Time, 6 hours/week (Friday) , Hourly (Non-Exempt)
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by AFT union in VT
POSITION PURPOSE: Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC) provide patient-centered, personalized health care to clients. APCs along with Health Center support staff create a safe, non judgmental environment for people of all genders to access high quality reproductive & sexual healthcare.
\n- Provides exceptional patient-centered care, in a manner that ensures compliance with current PPNNE efficiency and productivity standards.
- Assesses patient's health status and prescribes appropriate contraceptive methods, treatments for GYN problems
- Counsels/educates patients regarding general reproductive health care; all FDA-approved methods of birth control, including emergency contraception; pregnancy options including abortion, adoption as well as Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
- Provides health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to PPNNE patient populations.
- Performs appropriate physical exams, with focus on the reproductive system, including standard initial and annual exams, and screening procedures
- Refers patients to physicians and other health or social services as appropriate
- Responsible for accurately coding for medical services provided, in support of the organization’s overall revenue cycle.
- Work with a group of dedicated professionals
- No overnight hours
- Paid Training for In-Demand Clinical Skills - We invest in your growth by covering training costs for essential clinical skills—training you’d typically pay for out of pocket.
- Collaborative Work Environment – PPNNE upholds high workplace values and patient service standards, fostering respect, engagement, and teamwork to create the best experience for employees and patients alike.
- Gain experience with a trusted leader in affordable, high quality, health care
- Experience using the Electronic Medical Records program EPIC
- Make a Difference! - Make a direct impact on your community by providing patients with access to high quality & essential health care services
- Pay Range - the range of pay for this role begins at $56/hr
- Paid time off earned on accrual basis & Prorated holidays
- 403b retirement account
- Employee referral bonuses
- Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Commitment to exceptional customer service and satisfaction
- Commitment to a team orientation and willingness to participate in constant and ongoing feedback with colleagues
- Flexibility, initiative, creative thinking, and a willingness to learn required.
- Broad based clinical GYN knowledge and skills
- Familiarity with and ability to comfortably discuss all services provided by PPNNE
- Excellent counseling/teaching skills
- Ability to relate to a broad range of people and communicate clearly, using tact, discretion and sensitivity with patients
WHY JOIN PPNNE?
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) was founded on the belief that everyone has the fundamental right to make decisions about their bodies and reproductive futures free from harassment or fear. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than just a job. Joining Planned Parenthood means becoming part of a mission-driven movement, where your work will help make sexual and reproductive health care more accessible to all.
Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at https://jobs.lever.co/ppnne.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer