Lead Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife
Company: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
We are looking for a Lead Nurse Practitioner, Physician
Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife at our Chula Vista Health
Center.As a Lead Clinician (Nurse Practitioner, Physician
Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife), you will play a critical
role as a leader in the health center. As a part of the leadership
team you will ensure the provision of high quality, cost effective
medical care to a diverse patient population. Considering employee
engagement, patient experience and care, and business optimization
in all decision making, the Lead Clinician will also act as a
clinical role model and serve as a medical resource to staff. This
will include providing exams, diagnosis, treatment, education, and
counseling for patients in accordance with Planned Parenthood of
the Pacific Southwest protocols.This is a Full Time/Fully Benefited
position designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, or
Certified Nurse Midwives.In this role, you'll get to:Change lives.
Collaborate with other Healthcare providers, Physicians, and
Management on patient care and clinical improvements. Partner with
a Case Management team, which will communicate with patients on lab
results, referrals, and other aspects of patient care. Gain new
skills such as IUC retrievals, Nexplanon insertions, Cryotherapy,
Bartholin Cyst I&D, and prescribe GAHT (Gender Affirming
Hormone therapy).Work in a supportive and professional nursing
environment, where we believe in evidence-based protocols and
guidelines. Work for an agency that fosters engagement, growth, and
success in your field.Pursue continuing education that will add to
your career as a well-rounded Clinician. Participate as clinician
leader in health center/affiliate efforts to fulfill goals of
Strategic Plan. Ensure compliance with established Agency metrics
and support clinical team in meeting these metrics.Professionally
communicate benefits, challenges and concerns in order to support
positive change management to appropriate leadership. Participate
in Agency meetings and collaborate with Center Managers,
proactively bring information back to staff and be the primary
communicator regarding medical protocol changes and changes in
clinical care.In collaboration with Clinical Services and
Operations teams, ensure backup and interim support for other
centers as needed.In partnership with leadership team, lead
implementation of clinical changes, including services, protocols,
and ensure that all clinicians and non-licensed staff adopt the
changes and are proficient.When working with clinicians in center
or other venues, provide feedback and communication to home center
Lead regarding clinician feedback - collaborative feedback
process.Act as a resource and consultant for clinical staff as
needed.Support Center Manager in performance management.In
partnership with leadership team, lead change based on audit
results.Conduct chart reviews and observations and provides regular
performance feedback to clinical staff, including clinicians and
support staff. Provide feedback and coaching to all staff on
following medical protocols and processes related to clinical
quality, accuracy and appropriate delivery of medical content,
care, efficiency and productivity, customer service, tardiness.
Establish system for occasional observation of licensed and
non-licensed staff to ensure that clinical standards are being met
and protocols are being followed.Perform role of lead training
clinician in clinician onboarding.As lead training clinician, train
on clinician role, including medical protocols and processes
related to clinical quality, accuracy, and appropriate delivery of
care, efficiency and productivity, customer service.Partner with
Clinical Services team and Associate Medical Director to train
medical students, NP/PA students and residents as requested.Support
proctoring and clinical privileging.Assess, diagnose, and treat
clients' reproductive health issues appropriately and only when
covered by PPPSW medical protocols (unless Physician consult
sought).Stay up to date with evidence based practice.Participate in
research projects as requested.We are looking for a Nurse
Practitioner or a Physician Assistant or a Certified Nurse Midwife
who:Holds an active California license as a Nurse Practitioner,
Physician Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife.Has several years
of clinical experience (1 or more years minimum).Has leadership and
management experience.Spanish/English bilingual candidates strongly
preferred. Is eager to work in an environment that supports the
agency's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Enjoys
working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the
same.Demonstrates compassion, whether it's providing patient care
or supporting staff. Is willing to jump in to help with coverage if
need be. PPPSW Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Rate:At
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) the philosophy
behind our compensation efforts is to foster workplace equity by
aligning pay and benefit structures with our Agency's mission and
values. These efforts are continuously evaluated as we work toward
living out our social justice values as an employer. PPPSW
recognizes that decisions about pay and benefits have significant
impact on staff, and we work diligently to ensure all positions are
compensated competitively as compared to other similar positions in
the community. The Affiliate establishes compensation supported by
a position description that identifies competencies, duties,
responsibilities and qualifications. In alignment with the Agency
culture, PPPSW will strive to communicate openly and transparently
about the goals of the Agency and the design of the compensation
policies. The Agency will ensure the compensation program is
administered in a manner that is consistent with Agency's value of
pay equity.The hiring range for this position is: $71.95/hour to
$85.00/hour (depending on years of experience)We are the power of
Planned Parenthood.We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific
Southwest, one of the largest and most prominent affiliates of the
most iconic health care organization in the world. We are
recognized for the wide array of services we provide and the
outstanding education we deliver.We are a prominent and powerful
team of health experts who work relentlessly to help our
communities sustain their health and well-being. We adhere to the
highest standards and protocols as we collaborate and care for
people, without judgment.100 years of advocating for our mission
has secured our advancement, our future and our passion for
practicing health care.We are a team you can have fun with and a
powerful movement you can be part of. Together we'll take pride in
shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights.For
those who feel that purpose is critical to their work, this is a
gift.In This Together.PI201234615
Keywords: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Chula Vista , Lead Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife, Healthcare , Chula Vista, California
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