Planned Parenthood North Central States
Clinician (APRN, APN, NP, PA) – Alexandria, MN
Starting salary for candidate who meets minimum requirements (Experience will be compensated): $48+/hr
$3/hour evening, $1.50/hour weekend and/or $4/hour float differential provided when shift requirements are met.
Typical Schedule: 24 hours per week available – 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.
Click here to learn more: Our Mission
What to expect:
Under general administrative supervision of the Health Center Manager, clinical supervision of and collaboration with the Senior Director of Healthcare Practice and Chief Medical Officer and Program Directors, the Clinician provides clinical services, including reproductive and sexual health care, to patients at designated PPNCS health centers. 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 health center operations as assigned.
Schedule: Three days per week, choice of days worked will be based on candidates availability. Shift hours will vary between 9:00am - 5:00pm or 10:00am - 6:00pm.
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 Health Center Manager to meet clinic goals, productivity benchmarks, and assigned tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current active, unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse and APN in state you are applying for the role, and ability to obtain additional state license(s) upon hire or active license as a Physician Assistant
- 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, minimally master’s degree
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for healthcare providers
** We are unable to hire Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) for Clinician roles unless they are dual certified as an APRN, APN, NP or PA due to the scope of CNM licensure. **
Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong customer service skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and create a positive environment that demonstrates PPNCS’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- 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.)
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
The position you are applying for is in a health center with direct patient care, therefore, if you were to be offered and accept employment, we would require the following documents from you prior to your first day of employment. Please do not bring this documentation to your interview – you will have forms to complete that require the documentation should you be offered the position.
- Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
- Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
- Tetanus shot documentation
- Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months
- CPR Certification
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.
Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org for more information.
