Nurse Practitioner at Planned Parenthood CWNY

City of Syracuse, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

61.3

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Evaluation, Reproductive Health Care, Physical Examinations, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Ultrasound Exams, Pregnancy Counseling, Prescribing Drugs, Patient Follow-up, Medical Abortion Services, Electronic Health Record Utilization, CPT Coding, ICD-10 Coding, Communication Skills, Bilingual Proficiency, Policy Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Nurse PractitionerSyracuse, NY Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment. No matter what. In support of PPCWNY’s mission, the Clinician provides reproductive health care to patients of all ages, in accordance with PPCWNY standards and guidelines. Essential Functions Reviews and evaluates patient’s health history including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, family health history, and psycho-social backgrounds Performs physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system and perform specialized procedures, per protocol Based on findings and health history, formulate diagnoses and treatment plans for sexually transmitted infections and other gynecological problems in accordance with PPCWNY standards and guidelines Performs pregnancy diagnosis and determine gestational dating using ultrasound exams and pregnancy tests. Counsel in all pregnancy options appropriately. Refer patients for additional counseling as needed Maintains health center productivity standards Assumes legal responsibility in conjunction with PPFA for prescribing, ordering, and dispensing of drugs and supplies in compliance with State and Federal laws and in accordance with PPFA/PPCWNY medical policies and procedures Handles patient telephone follow-up as needed and participate in on-call rotations Provides information and counseling on abortions, sterilization, and all family planning methods. Order, fit, or provide preferred method; manage IUC and implant insertions and removals Provides information and counseling in areas of health maintenance and reproductive care such as nutrition, infertility, sexuality, family planning, menopause, HIV and STI testing, and safer sex techniques Learn and use information about how the needs of diverse patients can be sensitively met Records all appropriate information in the patient’s electronic health record utilizing approved format and abbreviations Accurately utilize CPT and ICD-10 coding Performs patient follow-up duties as needed Provides medical abortion medication services Orient and precept licensed health care professionals who are new to the agency Shows respect to all internal and external customers for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints and needs. Other Accountability Activities Participates in Compliance, Quality and Risk Management program; follow-up and report all occurrences to the Health Center Manager and Director of CQRM Provides observational experience for medical and nursing students. May assist with in-service education Consults with the Medical Director on non-routine clinical matters Works on other projects as assigned by the Health Center Manager, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Health Center Operations, Vice President of Health Services, and Medical Director Updates, develops, implements, and monitors medical policies and procedures by collaborating with the Director of Clinical Services, Director of Health Center Operations, Vice President of Health Services, and Medical Director Establishes and maintains professional relationships with other health-care providers in the areas served by Planned Parenthood, including medical referral sources Performs and/or consults on projects/studies as needed (reproductive health clinical trials) Maintains an awareness of the agency’s projects/initiatives as outlined in the annual plan and participate, as appropriate Complies with credentialing process and practice agreements Requirements Qualifications Applicants must possess the following qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience): Education Master’s Degree preferred Certifications/Licenses Nurse Practitioner: Must have a current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse Practitioner. Nurse Practitioner must be board certified by the National Certification Corporation, America’s Nurses Credentialing Center, or an American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Physician Assistant: Must have a current New York State license to practice as a Physician Assistant. Physician Assistant must be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required Must be able to work a flexible schedule with ability to travel to health centers across the agency as needed Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have proficiency in two or more languages A commitment to PPCWNY’s mission, vision and values along with a commitment to providing services to a wide range of clients and to the goals of PPCWNY is essential Working Conditions Standard health center environment Well-lit/ventilated Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 10 pounds Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, climb, reach May experience visual fatigue working at computer with potential extended periods of sitting Ability to travel to all agency locations as assigned Possess sufficient mobility to perform the Essential Functions listed in this Job Description with or without an accommodation Work Schedule This is a full-time, 40 hour a week, position; regular schedule will be Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekends. Benefits & Compensation At PPCWNY, we are committed to equitable compensation practices and transparency. In alignment with these efforts, the pay for this position ranges from $50.15 to $61.30/hour. Actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive compensation, PPCWNY offers an extensive benefits package with generous Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, affordable medical, dental, and vision options, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) with match, and much more! Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Clinician provides reproductive health care, including reviewing patient history, performing physical exams, formulating diagnoses for STIs and gynecological issues, and managing pregnancy diagnosis via ultrasound. Responsibilities also include counseling on all pregnancy options, maintaining productivity standards, and handling legal responsibility for prescribing and dispensing drugs.