Nurse Practitioner - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey, Inc. (PPNCSNJ) provides comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, abortion services, education and information to women, men and teens at 17 health centers throughout 15 counties in New Jersey.

Job Description

Position Summary :

PPNCSNJ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) who are able to provide family planning care as it relates to reproductive and sexual health care, abortion services, education and information for women, men and young adults, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Nurse Practitioners operate within the licensed scope of practice as authorized by the Affiliate's Collaborative Practice Agreement for Advanced Practice Nursing.

Ideal Qualities And Experience

• Ability to perform and ensure that non-surgical abortions are provided in accordance with current PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines.
• Ability to perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system.
• Ability to provide cancer screening testing, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections and perform other types of more specialized procedures as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the Affiliate’s service area as required.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Commitment and demonstration of excellent internal and external customer service, and the ability to model skills to center staff.
• Ability to remain open and non-judgmental towards colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrate the willingness to attend meetings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to workplace values of respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork & collaboration, accountability and responsibility;

practice these values in relation with internal and external customers.

Performs other duties as assigned in support of mission and as required to ensure delivery of consistent high-quality services.

Job Requirements

• Must be a State of New Jersey licensed Nurse Practitioner. Advanced Practice Nurses must be certified by a national certifying agency that is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties and / or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
• Two years of work experience in reproductive health preferred. Ultrasound, Colposcopy and LEEP experience a plus.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Travel throughout the service area may be required.
• WHNP License, preferred but not required.

From your first day on the job, you’ll be immersed in a hands-on, hit-the-ground running experience. Every day will come with unique challenges but rest assured you’ll never be alone in handling them our team has each other’s backs.

Beyond a meaningful career and an excellent benefits package, we offer career development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

In addition to a competitive salary, PPNCSNJ offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401(k) plan.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this position.

While intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to review and change this description as needed to maintain business goals and accomplishments.

Job descriptions are reviewed periodically. This job description is not a contract.

Non-discrimination Statement / Acknowledgement

Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey, Inc. (PPNCSNJ) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, disability, atypical hereditary cellular blood trait, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

PPNCSNJ will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;

and any subsequent revisions or additions to related law / regulations.