Nurse Practitioner
2 days ago
Overview:
The official job title for this position at PPGT is "Clinician".
The Clinician provides comprehensive reproductive healthcare services to patients at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT). Works as part of the Health Services team in collaboration with Health Services and other team members to meet the clinical needs of patients as outlined in affiliate protocols. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and consults with supervising physicians as needed. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other forms of treatment, including contraception.
Provides services by telehealth and/or in-person visits including: history review, health education, physical exam, counseling, diagnosis, and treatment according to protocols. The Clinician works in partnership with management, Health Services and COMSO to provide the highest quality of patient care and excellent patient experience. Abides by the organization's mission in performing job duties.
Responsibilities:
Performs physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system including breast examinations, pelvic/genital, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized services or procedures as may be indicated by medical policy or protocols (e.g. gender affirming hormone therapy-GAHT).
Orders, and interprets diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by medical protocols. Performs lab testing per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations and according to PPGT's lab manual or manufacturer's directions.
Provides patient care according to all Medical Standards and Guidelines and/or the specific direction of a supervising physician. Consults with organization COMSO or designee when deviates from PPGT Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&Gs).
Provides relevant health instruction and education to include family planning, , sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion
and maintenance.
Documents exam findings and other clinical aspects of direct patient care into the medical record accurately.
Codes billable services accurately based on medical record documentation using accepted practices, i.e. Evaluation and Management (E&M), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis codes (ICD-10).
Ensures conformity with the policies and procedures of the affiliate, Texas Medical Practice Act, Physician Assistant Licensing Act, Texas Nurse Practice Act, and rules promulgated under those acts.
Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing care to health center patients throughout the life cycle.
Initiates and monitors appropriate follow-up according to PPGT Medical Standards and Guidelines on all abnormal test results and referrals.
Remains well informed about current contraceptive technology and reproductive and sexual healthcare issues.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Master's degree (or equivalent) and certification in specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AG PCNP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Minimum Experience
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant in reproductive healthcare or women's health strongly preferred. In the absence of advance practice experience, candidates must have direct patient care experience (in addition to clinical rotation/externship/internship hours) such as a RN, LVN, Medical Assistant, laboratory technician in a supervised clinical setting such as: hospital, ambulatory surgery center, clinic, nursing home or other related medical setting (excluding home care).
Required Licenses or Certifications
License to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive authority in the State of Texas or License to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Texas Medical Board. Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate licenses listed above and appropriate national certification (NCC, AMCB, AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA) and CPR BLS certification.
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