Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physicians Assistant (PA), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) (copy)

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

Care. No Matter What.

We are Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, one of the region’s largest and most trusted providers of reproductive health care. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide, the outstanding sexual health education we deliver, and our strong commitment to social justice. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than a job; it’s being a part of a powerful movement. Together, we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights for all people.  

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England has an opening for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife or Physician Assistant to work out of our West Hartford, CT Health Center.

In partnership with the Center Manager and with support from the Clinical Lead Team, the Clinician provides direct patient care and supports the training and compliance work within the health center to ensure safe, high quality, patient-centered care is delivered for all patients. 

Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. We’re looking for a dedicated NP, PA or CNM who is eager to make positive contributions to the community and to our mission.  Planned Parenthood of Southern New England is one of the region’s largest providers of family planning and reproductive health care services.  Since 1923, PPSNE has grown into an organization with 15 health centers in CT and RI delivering care to almost 70,000 patients annually.

PPSNE offers a generous benefits package including malpractice coverage, no on-call hours, extensive orientation and training, professional development, conference reimbursement, generous paid time off and more.  Our commitment to learning, mission focused atmosphere, cutting edge medical standards and supportive work environment make us a great place to work.

***This position may qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

• Patient Care 
• Ensures high quality direct patient interactions based on empathy for the sensitive issues facing our patients and an understanding of the diverse experiences of those seeking our services. 
• Performs the physical exam, orders and/or performs appropriate laboratory testing and recognizes deviation from normal. 
• Performs and interprets limited pelvic ultrasound 
• Implements individualized regimen of care in compliance with PPSNE medical policies and procedures, including patient education and referral of services. Initiates appropriate tracking of abnormal results and referrals. 
• Completes documentation of patient care in the medical record in a timely and complete manner.   
• Maintains appropriate billing and coding practices. 
• Completes follow up on laboratory and imaging results per PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&G). 
• Provides medication abortion and participates in the evaluation and management of patients receiving procedural abortion services. 
• Maintains clinical quality assurance standards as set forth by PPSNE. 
• Appropriately recognizes the boundaries of one’s own knowledge and utilizes the appropriate channels for support. 
• Participates in providing all the medical services offered by PPSNE after appropriate training and privileging. 
• Supports the agency’s mission and all the sexual and reproductive health services offered including, but not limited to, family planning services, preventative health screenings, testing and treatment of STI’s, birth control methods, gender affirming care and abortion services. 
• Completes all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and standard practices in the areas of customer service, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act).  
• Maintains active licenses and certifications as required to fulfill the role, including but not limited to state medical license, DEA license, and BLS Certification.  

• Teamwork & Leadership 
• Partners with the Center Manager in supervision of clinical care and training of Clinic Assistants and volunteers. 
• Demonstrates flexibility, leadership and teamwork; understands the interaction between the Clinician position and others with whom the position works directly and indirectly.  
• Participates in the training of other clinicians and precepts medical learners (including but not limited to nursing students, medical students, and resident physicians) in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, and Director of Clinical Services. 
• Supports a culture of feedback; being open and willing to give and receive feedback 
• Works collaboratively with volunteers to achieve the agency’s mission. 

• Patient Access 
• Able to meet goals and key performance indicators for creating patient access to care within PPSNE’s care team models.  Participates effectively in health center efforts to achieve patient access and revenue cycle goals. 
• Delivers patient care consistent with client expectations and quality initiatives. Adheres to affiliate policies and procedures on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints. 
• Contributes to quality improvement goals and activities. 
• Ensures that interactions incorporate PPSNE’s In This Together values. 

• Organizational Culture 
• Supports provision of services that are culturally and linguistically competent for our diverse patient population; takes the initiative to develop own awareness and knowledge of the diverse backgrounds of the communities we serve. 
• Understand Racial Equity: Has a demonstrated understanding of the role that racial inequity plays in our society and its impact on healthcare systems and institutions. 
• Self-awareness as it relates to racial and other identities: Is aware of multiple group identities and their dynamics, and brings a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions. 
• Authentic relationship building: Interacts effectively and builds trust with a diversity of people and has demonstrated an ability to effectively work across differences. 
• Communicates clearly and directly, continually able to hear, reflect, and act on feedback related identity and equity with the aim to learn. 

• Float Essential Functions (if applicable) 
• Ability to travel to different sites at the affiliate, as assigned, to provide clinical coverage 
• Flexible in changing schedule to meet patient access needs at assigned centers 

• Other duties as assigned 

• Graduation from a recognized Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Nurse Midwife training program or Medical School. 
• Appropriate professional certification (ANCC, NCC, ACNM, NCCPA or MD)  
• Active (or eligible candidate for) Licensure in good standing (State Medical License, Controlled Substance Registration, DEA) 
• Basic Life Support certification 
• Sexual and reproductive health and abortion care experience highly desirable 
• Superb attention to detail 
• Compassionate, caring, and willing to meet the needs of the communities we serve 
• Ability to maintain systems to facilitate workflow 
• Demonstrate skills prioritizing and organizing workload 
• Ability to handle discreet, confidential information 
• Ability to operate the required equipment 
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications and data management programs for follow up 
• Ability to use Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems; EPIC experience preferred 
• Team-centered cooperative work philosophy 
• Strong supporter of PPSNE mission and all the sexual and reproductive health services offered – alignment with and ability to lead through the affiliate’s core values and diversity philosophy 

• Monday through Friday hours
• Required 1 evening (minimum) per week
• 2 Saturdays a month

PPSNE is committed to equal opportunity in all areas of its operations, including patient care and employment. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected category. Discrimination and retaliation are strictly prohibited.

PPSNE offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; Health, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, a flexible spending account, wellness program and more.