Advanced Practice Clinician I (APC)- Las Cruces

Anticipated closing date : 10 / 1 / 2024

Are you prepared to lend your skills to support PPRM patients at this important time in history? Our APN’s primary function is to provide family planning and abortion care to patients and we want you to join our team!

Compensation Starting at :

This position is hourly, non-exempt.

APN I : $ - $ / hour *NP / CNM with less than one year of reproductive / sexual healthcare experience

APN II : $ $ / hour *NP / CNM with at least one year of prior experience in reproductive / sexual healthcare experience and / or with at least one year of PPRM experience within the past three years)

Note on Compensation : The pay rate has the potential to increase in October 2024 pending the outcome of ongoing union negotiations.

Plus ..

A Generous Benefits Package valued at over $16,000

A predictable schedule

You may also earn an additional :

$ / hour, upon passing a conversational Spanish Fluency test (30 min)

$ / day, APNs that are approved through the training department to precept / train

Schedule : Full Time, Approx. hours per week

Monday-Friday, 9 am-5pm

Non-exempt, Benefits- Eligible

Training :

Whether you are new to reproductive health or are experienced in the field you will benefit from our paid training model.

We offer comprehensive training to provide you with the tools you will need to thrive at PPRM. To give you the best training possible in the shortest amount of time you may need to travel to Denver for 2-4 weeks during the first 1 to 2 months.

To train in CO you will need to apply for a CO APN license as soon as you are moved through to credentialing. We will reimburse you for the license application fee upon starting and you will also be reimbursed for all travel expenses for training.

Qualifications :

NP / CNM with 1+ years of prior experience.

You enjoy working on a team and have great communication skills with both patients and colleagues.

You have completed an NP or CNM educational program and are certified as an NP or CNM by a national certification organization

You have a Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife license in the state of New Mexico or are able to apply for one.

Please complete this along with this application.

Key Approaches to the Work :

Active Learner

Highly Organized

Excellent Communicator

Team Leader

Inclusion and Equity Champion

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Secure and review the complete health history and record findings accurately.

2. Perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system.

3. Provide cancer screening testing, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections and perform other types of more specialized procedures as indicated.

4. Perform and order diagnostic studies as indicated and provide appropriate treatment and follow-up as necessary.

5. Provide relevant education and collaborate with the health center team and other community agencies in providing comprehensive care.

6. Provide birth control education and methods.

7. Must see male clients.

8. Work with health center staff on routine health center upkeep.

9. Must be proficient in at least one of the following skills : IUD insertion and removal, Implanon / Nexplanon insertion, Implanon / Nexplanon removal, Cervical polyp removal, Endometrial biopsy, Colposcopy, Cervical Cryotherapy, Ultrasound (where appropriate).

10. Participates in abortion services (participation can include referrals, information, education, counseling, performing, scheduling, etc.)

11. Demonstrates excellent customer service to both internal and external customers by working towards a positive outcome with any problems encountered.

Benefits at PPRM include :

A predictable schedule and dedicated individualized paid training

401K / Safe Harbor Contributions (We contribute 3% of your pay to your 401K after 1 yr even if you don't)

Medical / Vision / Dental, with extended mental health coverage

Employee Loan Program

Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership

PPRM Internal Benefits Program

Paid Family Leave / Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time

Float Holidays (You pick your holidays)

Bereavement Leave

And More!