Planned Parenthood North Central States Hiring for Telehealth Clinician (APR, APRN, NP, PA) – Remote IA or NE at Des Moines, IA  Full Time

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Telehealth Clinician (APR, APRN, NP, PA) – Remote IA or NE

Starting salary for candidate who meets minimum requirements (Experience will be compensated): $44-$63/hr. based on Clinician experience.

$3/hour evening, $1.50/hour weekend and/or $4/hour float differential provided when shift requirements are met.

Typical Schedule: 40 hours/week – all positions are benefits eligible.

Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.

About Us:

At Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS), we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of young people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

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What to expect:

Under general administrative supervision of the Telehealth Manager, clinical supervision of and collaboration with the Telehealth Clinical Lead, Senior Director of Healthcare Practice and Chief Medical Officer and Program Directors, the Telehealth Clinician provides virtual clinical services, including reproductive and sexual health care, to patients of the PPNCS Virtual Clinics through a direct-to consumer telehealth model of care, site-to-site telehealth support for health centers, and an asynchronous, text-based Telehealth delivery model. Clinicians are advocates in implementing our mission of “To affirm the right to reproductive and sexual health and freedom for all by providing excellent care, trusted education, and fierce advocacy.” They may perform other related duties to support Telehealth operations as assigned.

Schedule: 40 hours a week Variable schedules with rotations Monday through Friday, operating hours 8:00am to 8:00pm, Saturday 9:45am to 6:15pm, and Sunday 12:15pm to 6:15pm. Weekend rotation.

Responsibilities:

This position will impact us with the following contributions:

• Obtains pertinent patient history and performs a physical exam, as indicated by the visit type.
• Recognizes and addresses deviations from normal.
• Performs, orders, and interprets both screening and diagnostic testing; addresses abnormal findings.
• Develops plan, which may include treatment, medical or other referrals, and/or prescribing of medications.
• Provides patient instruction regarding plan of care, preventive education, and health promotion and maintenance.
• Consults with Medical Director or clinician on-call as indicated.
• Obtains informed consent when indicated.
• Collaborates with the health care team and other community agencies and resources, as indicated.
• Assesses interventions and/or referral progress as indicated.
• Documents accurately and clearly.
• Supervises clinic support staff regarding routine patient orders.
• Collaborates with Telehealth Manager and Telehealth Clinical Lead to meet clinic goals, productivity benchmarks, and assigned tasks.
• Provides patient focused care and assures smooth and efficient patient and clinic flow processes.
• Interprets scientific studies based on knowledge of basic research principals; Provides input and current information for the on-going process of protocol development.
• Stays up-to-date on reproductive health care developments and maintains CE requirements for required licensure and certification.
• Meets quality assurance requirements, including the appropriate dispensing of medications.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and meets compliance requirements, including HIPAA.
• Meets coding and documentation requirements.
• Skilled at using computer technology and software as it relates specifically to the Telehealth Clinician role, including comfort with learning new systems and a willingness to become proficient in PPNCS’ telehealth platform and EHR systems
• Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing reproductive health care.
• Communicates clinical and professional issues and questions to the Senior Director of Healthcare Practice.
• Follows protocol and training requirements for expanding scope of practice and/or learning new procedures, i.e. colposcopy, IUD insertion, ultrasound, MAB support services, etc.
• Works to ensure understanding and acceptance of the Telehealth Clinician role with colleagues, consumers, and the community.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Planned Parenthood policies and procedures and apply these to patient and clinic services.
• Prescribes all FDA approved methods of birth control.
• Provide medication or surgical abortion follow up.
• Refers patients for medication or surgical abortion, prenatal care, or adoption services.
• Counsel HIV+ clients.
• Assists physicians with evaluation of medication abortion patients.
• Participates in onboarding of new employees and supports the cross-training of established employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current active, unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse and APN or Physician Assistant in the state of Iowa or Nebraska, and ability to obtain additional state licenses upon hire to maintain prescriptive authority in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
• Current national board-certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse or a Physician Assistant
• DEA license or ability to obtain at hire, and enrollment in Controlled Substance Monitoring Program as applicable in state you are applying for the role
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing)
• Current CPR certification
• At least one-year clinical experience in reproductive or family health care

Benefits:

This position is eligible for:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision – With equity-based premium tiers
    • NICE HEALTHCARE – free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • PTO, Float holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • 403(b)
  • Eight weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance

Please note:

We require all PPNCS employees, volunteers, interns, and fellows to have a current, up-to date, COVID vaccine (Exemptions may be provided for medical, disability (ADA) or religious reasons.)

Planned Parenthood North Central States supports people of all ages in making responsible choices and planning their futures. We are an organization committed to creating and fostering an environment that leads to engaged employees, and we believe engaged employees results in satisfied customers and exceptional experiences. When you work for Planned Parenthood you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit, and depending on state law, requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.

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