Positions currently available (detailed descriptions below, in order listed):
Clinician (Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant - Albany): 1 full-time and 1 part-time position
- Clinician (Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant)
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
OR part time: 22.5 hours/ 3 days
Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, 855 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
The Clinician is responsible for providing direct patient care in the context of a comprehensive reproductive health visit, in accordance with UHPP standards and guidelines.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position requires a full understanding of the protocol of medical procedures and a working knowledge of the standards of practice established by Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for securing and recording complete health history under protocol.
2. Responsible for conducting and recording appropriate medical examination with special emphasis on the reproductive system, as established by medical policy. This includes securing specialized screening procedures (i.e., cytologic smears, etc.), discussing and providing Medication abortion to patients and discussing Surgical abortion. All aspects of patient care must be presented factually and un-biased, including birth control options and abortion.
3. Under the direction of the Vice President of Patient Services, the Clinician will be responsible for appropriate patient follow-up.
4. In collaboration with the Vice President of Medical Affairs, the Clinician will make appropriate referrals for care necessary, beyond that which is available by UHPP established policy.
5. Collaborate with other members of the health team, community agencies, and resources through joint planning and coordination of activities in providing comprehensive care.
6. Provide relevant health instruction to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
7. Participate in departmental meetings and quality assurance activities and trainings which affect policies that relate to the delivery of health care.
8. Attend HIV/AIDS training sessions related to testing and counseling on HIV as assigned.
9. Provide HIV risk assessment evaluation, pre-test counseling, testing, and post-test counseling to UHPP patients as assigned.
10. Participate in On-call rotations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A current NYS registered professional nurse, with extensive experience and advanced training as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife. Certification through NCCPA, NAACOG, NAPNAP, ANCC or the ANA. A specialty in OB/GYN or Family Nurse Practitioner preferred. Licensure or eligible for licensure in NYS as a Nurse Practitioner or registration as Mid-Wife required.
A current NYS registered physician's assistant who is a graduate of an approved Physician's Assistant training program and holds certification by the Physician's Assistant Association. Experience in OB/GYN preferred.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@uhpp.org, and/or print, complete and submit an employment application.
One of the fundamental beliefs guiding Planned Parenthood is that the respect and value for all types of diversity in all aspects of our organization are essential to our effectiveness and organizational well-being. We are an equal opportunity employer.
