Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife or Physician Associate - \$15,000 Bonuses

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About the position

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is recruiting for a Clinician I (Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife or Physician Associate) to join our Ontario Health Center team! 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 care and freedom. Our mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to sexual and reproductive health care. PPCW is the largest non-profit family planning and reproductive rights organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The natural arid desert beauty of Eastern Oregon, stunning river canyons, towering mountain ranges, and the friendliness of small-town life make this a great place to live. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, history, festivals or family fun, Eastern Oregon has it all! Hiking, fishing, cycling, kayaking, and farmer’s markets are just some of the recreational opportunities that await you. This position is eligible for a \$5,000 hiring bonus and \$10,000 relocation reimbursement! About the Role: At PPCW, Clinicians provide reproductive health care services to a broad-based population. We provide skilled patient care in the clinical setting including gynecological exams, screening and treatment, counseling, contraceptive advice and prescriptions, detection and treatment of vaginitis, cervicitis and STD’s, ultrasound, medication abortion and other abortion related services, follow-up patient consultations and other medical conditions as per health center guidelines and patient needs. Schedule Expectations: Full-time or Part-time available, a hybrid onsite/remote schedule is possible. Options to be discussed in the interview process. Seeking candidates willing to work Saturday shifts to meet our patient needs. Qualifications: At PPCW, we are committed to finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds. We value your lived experience as well as your work experience and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification. We encourage you to think creatively about your transferable skills, qualities, and experiences and how they could connect to the role you are applying to. Additionally, we encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, women and others who have been historically marginalized.

Responsibilities

  • Perform medical screening procedures as appropriate for PPCW patients.
  • Perform gynecological and STI examinations and screening examinations including thyroid, heart, lungs, abdomen, extremities, breast, genital and pelvic examinations.
  • Refer patients with abnormal conditions found on examination to Medical Director and/or other physicians or medical facilities as needed per health center guidelines and/or patient needs.
  • Perform, order, and interpret routine laboratory tests.
  • Participates in the follow-up of abnormal pap smears, positive STI tests or other abnormal lab tests.
  • Perform medical referrals as indicated and appropriate follow-up.
  • Perform medication abortions.
  • Perform ultrasound for gestational dating, abortion, and IUC placement.
  • Assist in abortion and sterilization services.
  • Maintain time management expectations and compliance standards of the health center.
  • Maintain a close working relationship with Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, and other licensed and unlicensed staff of the agency.
  • Participate in in-service training, volunteer training and community education as assigned by Health Center Manager.
  • Initiate problem solving to ensure smooth health center flow.
  • Serve as a telephone resource person for patient or medical information calls.
  • Document findings and referrals. Sign records and prescriptions.
  • Work independently to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the health care field via attending seminars and workshops and reading relevant material.
  • All Advanced Practice Clinicians working 30 or more hours per week must assume after-hours emergency call responsibility as needed.

Requirements

  • Education commensurate with state licensure requirements for practice capacity as an Advanced Practice Clinician (Oregon and/or Washington).
  • Must have National Certification or a current Medicare number.
  • Must be eligible and able to pursue prescriptive authority with current licensure.
  • Must be eligible and able to pursue DEA registration.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification.
  • Professional, positive attitude with proven ability to contribute effectively to highly functioning work teams.
  • Float and per diem clinicians must be able to work at all PPCW locations.
  • Bilingual clinicians must be fluent in the language evidenced by successful passing of the internal exam.

Benefits

  • Up to 4 weeks of annual paid time off (increases with tenure)
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
  • 403b retirement account and 6% employer match
  • Employee assistance program (confidential counseling and resources)
  • NHSC/HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment (eligible sites and positions)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (eligible sites and positions)
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Employee referral bonuses
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