Clinician - CNM or NP

Position Summary:

Provide reproductive health care services to a broad-based population. Provide skilled client 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 client needs. Provide direct client services according to PPCW Medical Protocols in accordance with PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform medical screening procedures as appropriate for PPCW clients.
• Perform gynecological and STD examinations and screening examinations including thyroid, heart, lungs, abdomen, extremities, breast, genital and pelvic examinations.
• Refer clients with abnormal conditions found on examination to Medical Director and/or other physicians or medical facilities as needed per health center guidelines and/or client needs.
  
• Perform, order, and interpret routine laboratory tests.
  
• Participates in the follow-up of abnormal pap smears, positive STD tests or other abnormal lab tests.
  
• Perform medical referrals as indicated and appropriate follow-up.
• Perform medication abortions.
• Perform ultrasound for gestational dating and IUC placement.
  
• Assist in abortion and sterilization services.
  
• Maintain productivity expectations and compliance standards of the health center.
  
• Maintain a close working relationship with Medical Director, Director of Clinical Services and other licensed 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 client 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 Clinicians working 30 or more hours per week must assume pager responsibility as needed.
  
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned by the Patient Services Management Team.
  
• Physical requirements: must be able to stand up to 6 hours per day, perform repetitive hand movements (simple & power grasping, fine hand manipulation, & pushing/pulling) up to 4 hours per day, sitting/walking/reaching below and above shoulder height for up to 2 hours per day, bending/twisting neck and bending/twisting at the waist up to 1 hour per day, and moving items weighing up to 100 lbs. up to 1 hour per day.

Competencies & Essential Skills:

Leadership – Excellent leadership capabilities; able to mentor and coach fellow health center staff including RNs and Clinic Assistants in the achievement of health center and PPCW clinical and employee goals.

Strategic Thinking – Able to think strategically about ongoing improvements in current clinical practice and health center functions.

Clinical Skills – Ability to perform and interpret transvaginal ultrasounds, provide medication abortion counseling and services, and insertion of IUCs. Able to assist in providing conscious sedation and analgesia in surgical and recovery room settings.

Customer Service - Excellent internal and external customer service skills and a commitment to providing the highest level of patient satisfaction.

Organizational Ability – Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in both patient care and other job related duties. Able to adapt to diverse operation hours, needs and clientele of all PPCW health centers.

Judgment & Decision Making – Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process.

Communication Skills– Excellent communication skills with patients and staff in all areas PPCW including administrative, clinical and non-clinical center staff.

Innovative/Creative Ability – Able to suggest new and creative ways to improve existing and new clinical services and health center systems.

Technology/Tools- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook to read and create e-mail; proficient in the use of PPCW’s current electronic patient medical record system; proficient in the use of ultrasound and other tools as required in performance of current job duties (electric and manual vacuum aspirators; colposcope, etc).

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management.

Education/Experience Required:

Requires education commensurate with state statute licensure requirements for practice capacity (RN, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Physician) in the state where practicing (Oregon and/or Washington). Must comply with Physician’s Assistant licensure requirements for practice capacity and have current license in practicing state(s). Must have current DEA license or ability to obtain DEA License. Must be eligible and able to pursue prescriptive authority with current licensure. Professional, positive attitude with proven ability to contribute effectively to highly functioning work teams.