Nurse Practioner-Family Planning Float

Job Description

Job Description

Planned Parenthood Western Pennsylvania (PPWP) is the local affiliate of the country’s leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate and provider.  PPWP operates five health centers located in Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Cambria Counties and provides education and advocacy services throughout western Pennsylvania.

POSITIONSUMMARY

Provides reproductive and sexual health services to patients across the gender spectrums including physical exams, medical history taking and patient-centered counseling. Works in cooperation with the Health Center Manager to ensure health center operations meet agency standards. This position floats between the Pittsburgh and Bridgeville Family Planning Clinics. Acts as a replacement for clinicians who are unable to work their regularly scheduled hours or for health centers that need to have a clinician on an as needed basis.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Provides medical services, contraceptive, reproductive and sexual health services, according to the standards and guidelines of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the protocols of Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania.
• Works with the Laboratory Director to ensure that all test methodologies are appropriate, and that the center(s) is providing patient results. Verification procedures for each test are adequate to determine performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy (as appropriate).
• Designates the performance of quality control procedures.
• Ensures materials used in the laboratory are correctly labeled with the substance and date and are stored and used according to the manufacturers’ directions.
• Coordinates and oversees the training of testing personnel.
• Reviews and evaluates the clinical lab performance of all lab staff annually as a part of their annual review.
• Interprets laboratory tests and orders additional diagnostic tests when indicated for sexual health conditions. Makes appropriate referrals for clinical findings that require additional care.
• Understands and participates in centralized administrative work, such as medical abortion follow up, laboratory results review and follow up, patient phone calls and Pills by Mail.
• Consults with the Medical Director about abnormal findings or conditions that are outside scope of the PPWP Medical Standards and Guidelines.
• Prescribes medications including all FDA approved birth control methods, and schedule III medications with a DEA license for the care of transgender and gender expansive patients, according to PPFA guidelines / protocols and collaborative agreement with the state.
• Serve as a professional role model, preceptor and mentor to other clinicians as applicable.
• Assists with training and performance assessments for healthcare assistants at assigned health center locations as needed.
• Initiates or assists in the delivery of emergency care in accordance with established procedures.
• Complies with all CLIA and OSHA regulations.
• Oversees and confirms staff proficiency with laboratory testing and maintenance.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing moderate complexity lab testing, such as wet mount microscopy, as indicated.
• Rotates health centers at assigned locations as needed.
• Attends professional meetings and educational seminars.
• Participates in PPWP’s Risk and Quality Management program.
• Knowledge of and participation in the PPWP Child Abuse Reporting Policy, including submitting mandated child abuse reports to children.
• Participates in and is accountable for all research-related duties as delegated.
• Proficiency with accurate electronic health record documentation per PPWP policy and procedures
• Proficiency with Google Office suite, including word processing and email communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  PPWP is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.