JOB TITLE: Floating Nurse Practitioner
LOCATIONS: Metro Atlanta Location: Cobb, Gwinnett, and East Atlanta Village
REPORTS TO: Lead Clinician/Health Center Managers
STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: 53.5/hr
JOB SUMMARY: Planned Parenthood Southeast is seeking a skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our team as a Floating Nurse Practitioner. This position offers the opportunity to provide essential reproductive health services across multiple clinics located in Cobb, Gwinnett, and East Atlanta Village. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in family planning and long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), previous experience with performing ultrasound examinations when necessary to support patient care and diagnostic evaluations is a plus. Under the medical supervision of the Medical Director and the Lead Clinician and the administrative supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Floating Nurse Practitioner will function in an expanded role as the primary provider of medical services. Carries full responsibility for initiation and maintenance of patients seeking primary healthcare and family planning services. Functions within the medical protocols established within the Medical Standards and Guidelines and standing orders.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Practice to the top of license and full extent of the law in accordance with Planned Parenthood Southeast’s Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&Gs), state and federal laws and regulations, and PPSE’s policies and procedures
-Secures a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, -psychosocial, and documents findings accurately and succinctly. At subsequent visits, they will include an interval history and all changes will be documented in the medical record.
-Provide patients with appropriate and unbiased information, education and resources related to general health, chronic medical conditions, family planning methods, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options and abortion services.
-Perform appropriate medical assessment and management for range of conditions, including but not limited to: Hypertension; Migraines; Breast and pelvic exams; STI testing; And genital-urinary conditions.
-Provide a full range of services, including PrEP, Primary Care, and Gender Affirming Care.
-Evaluate patient needs, provide treatment options and implement regimens, including administering and prescribing medications.
-Perform procedures as trained/privileged, such as ultrasound, IUC insertion/removal, implant insertion/removal, colposcopy, LEEP, etc.
-Provide medical management for procedure-related complications; assume lead role in management of emergency situations as necessary.
-Order lab tests as indicated, interpret results and ensure appropriate follow-up.
-Perform PPM procedures as approved by the Lab Director and participate in internal and assessment of lab proficiency.
-Perform accurate and thorough medical documentation in patient records and clinic logs; file and maintain patient records.
-Ensure complete and accurate coding for visits/services rendered.
-Participate in patient follow-up and referral systems in compliance with indicated treatment plans, notification and reminder requirements and timelines.
-Respond to client telephone and electronic inquiries/requests regarding their medical care and condition.
-Participate in affiliate training programs by attending scheduled group trainings and meetings, reading and integrating assigned written materials and completing individual CAL modules as required; assist in efforts to train new staff as necessary.
-Participate in clinic efforts to achieve customer service, productivity and revenue goals; demonstrate commitment to the center's operating values of patient-centered care, team approach to work and consistent regulatory compliance/inspection readiness.
-Precept/train medical trainees and students within guidelines of affiliate programs.
-Provide medical oversight and training of unlicensed staff as necessary.
-Perform other duties as needed/required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
-Graduate of an accredited graduate School of Nursing Program
-Must comply with licensure requirements for practice capacity and have or obtain a current license in all practicing states
Skills:
-Able to communicate effectively, compassionately, and professionally with patients and staff
-Excellent bedside manner
-Current CPR certification
-Comfortable with digital healthcare delivery and management platforms
-Demonstrated experience engaging and motivating groups of diverse individuals.
Physical Demands:
-Valid driver's license and ability to travel to health centers throughout GA, AL, and MS
-Able to work some evenings and weekends
Languages Spoken:
English
Spanish (desirable)