Description

POSITION TITLE: Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/CNM/PA) - Float/ Regional
 
LOCATION: Burlington, VT, Williston, VT, Barre, VT  & Floating to cover VT Region
 
HOURS: Full Time 30 hours/week, Hourly (Non-Exempt) 
 
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the AFT union in VT
 
POSITION PURPOSE: Advanced Practice Clinicians provide quality, patient centered, personalized sexual & reproductive healthcare to patients of all genders. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) is the largest reproductive health care and sexuality education provider and advocate in northern New England with health centers across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. PPNNE's mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to reproductive health care and sexuality education so that all people can make voluntary choices about their reproductive and sexual health.

YOUR DAY- TO- DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides exceptional patient-centered care, in a manner that ensures compliance with current efficiency and productivity standards.
• Responsible for accurately coding for medical services provided, in support of the organization’s overall revenue cycle. 
• Provides health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to patient populations. 
• Conducts comprehensive medical history interviews  
• Performs appropriate physical exams, with focus on the reproductive system, including standard initial and annual exams, and screening procedures  
• Assesses patient's health status and prescribes appropriate contraceptive methods, treatments for GYN problems, per PPNNE protocols
• Dispenses medications from the health center formulary in accordance with protocols
• Provides abortion counseling and follow-up care  
• Refers patients to physicians and other health or social services as appropriate, following the medical referral protocol.  
• Counsels/educates patients regarding general reproductive health care; all FDA-approved methods of birth control, including emergency contraception; pregnancy options including abortion, adoption and parenting; and related health, emotional and social problems/issues
• Adheres to all reporting requirements and state laws relevant to the abuse of minors  
• Utilizes EHR system to its fullest potential to ensure accurate documentation, billing, and optimal patient and population-based outcomes.  

JOB PERKS:

• No late night or overnight hours
• Paid Training for In-Demand Clinical Skills
• Collaborative Work Environment – PPNNE upholds high workplace values and patient service standards, fostering respect, engagement, and teamwork to create the best experience for employees and patients alike.
• Gain experience with a trusted leader in affordable, high quality, health care
• Travel Milage Reimbursement for Floating Practitioner positions
• Pay Differential for our Floating Practitioner positions
• Experience using the Electronic Medical Records program EPIC
• Make a Difference! - Make a direct impact in your community by providing patients with access to high quality & essential health care services

COMPENSATION:

• Pay Range - for this position is based on years of relevant work experience. Candidates with 0-5 years of experience can expect to earn between $45.46/hr- $50.20 per hour. As experience increases, so does the rate of pay, with candidates who have 17 or more years of direct experience earning up to $72 per hour.

BENEFITS:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off (increases with tenure) & up to 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  
• PPNNE Funded Health Reimbursement Account to cover portion of medical deductible costs
• 403b retirement account and 2% employer match eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and resources)  
• Employee referral bonuses  
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Eligible for up to $1,500/year reimbursement for professional development
• Cost coverage for annual Advanced Practice Clinician State Licensure & DEA fees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Commitment to exceptional customer service and satisfaction
• Commitment to a team orientation and willingness to participate in constant and ongoing feedback with colleagues
• Flexibility, initiative, creative thinking, and a willingness to learn required.
• Broad based clinical GYN knowledge and skills
• Familiarity with and ability to comfortably discuss all services provided by PPNNE
• Excellent counseling/teaching skills
• Ability to relate to a broad range of people and communicate clearly, using tact, discretion and sensitivity with patients

WHY JOIN PPNNE?

• Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) was founded on the belief that everyone has the fundamental right to make decisions about their bodies and reproductive futures free from harassment or fear. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than just a job. Joining Planned Parenthood means becoming part of a mission-driven movement, where your work will help make sexual and reproductive health care more accessible to all. 

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at https://jobs.lever.co/ppnne   
 
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer