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Planned Parenthood Los Angeles

Float Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Long Beach, CA (South LA Regio

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Lawndale, California, United States, 90261


Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking highly skilled full-time

Well-Being Center Mid-Level Clinician

to provide quality patient care at the Well Being Centers including examinations, diagnosis, treatment, education, counseling and serve as a medical resource for other licensed and non-licensed staff in accordance with agency protocols. This position will also be responsible for providing reproductive health services based on their skill level in their region when the Well Being Centers are closed. Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

Current CA Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife license required Current furnishing license required (for NP) Current BLS & ACLS certification required from American Heart Association Master’s/Graduate degree required Availability to work flexible hours including weekends (home location coverage, 2 Saturdays per month) Ability to meet Los Angeles County background check requirements via Live Scan fingerprint clearance Must supply documentation of completed negative TB screen within 60 days prior to start Women’s healthcare specialty preferred Clinical experience in acute care environment (ER, ICU, Med Surg) and/or several years experience in OR/Surgical environment preferred Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County. Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work; If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid CA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required. About the position:

Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors. Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols Recognize and treat minor deviations from the normal, using prescribed protocols and consulting with the Physician as needed Ability to interpret colposcopy results to patients Act as a medical resource and provide oversight of non-licensed staff Label, dispense and prescribe all FDA approved birth control methods including ECP Insertion/removal of IUC and implants Perform examination and assessment of post abortion clients including pelvic exams and labs when needed Maintain PPLA standards of productivity Provide medication abortion services and perform ultrasound to determine dating of pregnancy according to guidelines. Perform venipuncture, injections, and IV insertions Proficient in Microscopy and interpretation of results Complete and maintain Rh, Beta, and MAB follow-up logs Perform Quality Management audits if requested Adhere to Quality Management policies and procedures Adhere to Safety/Risk Management policies and procedures The following are responsibilities of Planned Parenthood clinicians as outlined in the medical standards and guidelines:

Secure a complete health history, including gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; perform a general screening physical examination; obtain and/or interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests Provide family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance to women and men Provide appropriate management for women and men in need of reproductive related services, including fertility control, infertility, and sexually transmitted diseases Serves as a resource for medical and surgical abortion services Conducts pre-abortion assessment and post-abortion follow-up examination with recognition of normal and abnormal findings and refers or collaborates with physician as appropriate Perform colposcopy services after completion of additional training if needed Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing care to women/men throughout the life cycle Perform Quality Management audits if requested Notify the Quality Manager, Supervisor, and/or Center Manager if deficiencies are found Adhere to Safety/Risk Management policies and procedures Generous salary and benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits Company-paid renewal of medical license, BLS, and ACLS $500 annually for CME conferences 3 paid days off annually to obtain CMEs Malpractice coverage Float Differential for eligible positions Hiring range: $70-80 per hour (Non-Exempt) Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range: At Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our values of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion including with our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which takes into account both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles. Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race, color, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision-making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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