Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife or Physician Associate

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette•Beaverton, OR

1d•$54 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

At PPCW, Clinicians provide reproductive health care services to a broad-based population. We provide skilled patient care in the clinical setting including gynecological exams, screening and treatment, counseling, contraceptive advice and prescriptions, detection and treatment of vaginitis, cervicitis and STD’s, ultrasound, medication abortion and other abortion related services, follow-up patient consultations and other medical conditions as per health center guidelines and patient needs.

Requirements

Education commensurate with state licensure requirements for practice capacity as an Advanced Practice Clinician (Oregon and/or Washington).
Must have National Certification or a current Medicare number.
Must be eligible and able to pursue prescriptive authority with current licensure.
Must be eligible and able to pursue DEA registration.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Professional, positive attitude with proven ability to contribute effectively to highly functioning work teams.
Float and per diem clinicians must be able to work at all PPCW locations.
Bilingual clinicians must be fluent in the language evidenced by successful passing of the internal exam.

Responsibilities

Perform medical screening procedures as appropriate for PPCW patients.
Perform gynecological and STI examinations and screening examinations including thyroid, heart, lungs, abdomen, extremities, breast, genital and pelvic examinations.
Refer patients with abnormal conditions found on examination to Medical Director and/or other physicians or medical facilities as needed per health center guidelines and/or patient needs.
Perform, order, and interpret routine laboratory tests.
Participates in the follow-up of abnormal pap smears, positive STI tests or other abnormal lab tests.
Perform medical referrals as indicated and appropriate follow-up.
Perform medication abortions.
Perform ultrasound for gestational dating, abortion, and IUC placement.
Assist in abortion and sterilization services.
Maintain time management expectations and compliance standards of the health center.
Maintain a close working relationship with Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, and other licensed and unlicensed staff of the agency.
Participate in in-service training, volunteer training and community education as assigned by Health Center Manager.
Initiate problem solving to ensure smooth health center flow.
Serve as a telephone resource person for patient or medical information calls.
Document findings and referrals. Sign records and prescriptions.
Work independently to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the health care field via attending seminars and workshops and reading relevant material.
All Advanced Practice Clinicians working 30 or more hours per week must assume after-hours emergency call responsibility as needed.