Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Nurse Practitioner must be fully committed to Planned Parenthood’s mission to support the rights of individuals regarding family planning and reproductive health care. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Provides quality reproductive health care services including exams, diagnosis, treatment, education and counseling for clients in accordance with PPGP protocols.
• Serves as a medical resource for other licensed and non-licensed staff, as well as providing leadership in all aspects of comprehensive clinical services.
• Secures a complete health history, including gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; and records findings accurately and succinctly.
• Performs physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examinations, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy.
• After observation and approval, provides direct medical care to patients for all core services, including but not limited to family planning services.
• Participates in accomplishing customer-focused goals. Provides referrals and assures follow-up.
• Performs, orders and interprets diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
• Nurse Practitioner consults with Medical Director and Senior Lead Clinician to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Provides relevant health instruction to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
• Ability to travel to other locations within region.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires a master’s degree and certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice. Familiar with advanced concepts, practices and procedures within chosen field of expertise. Candidates must have or be eligible for licensure and DEA in Oklahoma. New graduates welcome to apply.

• Experience with electronic medical records systems preferred; prior working knowledge of NextGen systems preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant experience preferred. Bilingual fluency in written and oral Spanish/English preferred.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Email.

• Demonstrate commitment to PPGP’s mission, purpose, and values.
• Effectively present information to groups and individuals through verbal and written formats.
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, accept and appreciate the value of workplace diversity; respect the practices, values, and points of view of other individuals and groups. Be able to communicate with a diverse group of staff from various professional backgrounds.
• Make decisions, problem solve and function as a team leader, multi-task and set priorities.
• Successfully manage clinic flow ensuring acceptable wait times and clinic efficiency.
• Demonstrate flexibility with unexpected priority changes and maintain composure under stress.
• Demonstrate discretion and compassion when dealing patient and staff concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, personnel, and PPGP information.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to work independently within a fast paced office.
• Maintain ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays and evenings.
• Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the service delivery area.
• Maintain good heath as verified by physical exam and TB testing.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Nurse Practitioner is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Weekend and evening work is required
• Use of hands and fingers involved in work which is preformed through the extensive use of computer systems, email, phone and fax machines, copiers and scanners
• Handwritten paperwork is performed
• Employee is required to sit and stand for extended periods of time with prolonged exposure to computer monitors
• Must operate various input/output devices including keyboard and computer mouse.
• This position carries some level of exposure to conflict and/or antagonism by those opposed to the mission of PPGP.

• Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and Accountability
• Educate and Support the Development of our PPGP community
• Practice Effective Communication
• Foster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP community
• Demonstrate the Use of Inclusive Practices
• Display the Ability to Cultivate Belonging