Per Diem Advanced Practice Clinician - Sexual and Reproductive Health
Per Diem Advanced Practice Clinician - Sexual and Reproductive Health
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
HealthQ is currently looking for an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to provide clinical care through evaluation diagnosis and treatment in collaboration with the Medical Director and establish agency guidelines. The Register Nurse will ensure patient satisfaction with the quality of care and overall patient experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the supervision of the Medical Director and guided by evidencebased protocols and federal grant and state contract regulations provide sexual and reproductive health care to wellwomen men and teens;
- Secure and review the complete health history and record findings accurately
- Perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system
- Consult with Medical Director when client presentation falls outside established guidelines
- Provide cancer screening testing diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections and perform other types of more specialized procedures as indicated
- Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care. Teach and support positive selfcare techniques including problem resolution and selection of treatment alternatives
- Perform and order diagnostic studies as indicated and provide appropriate treatment and followup as necessary
- Perform lab procedures including phlebotomy injections and vaginal/KOH preps and provide followup for abnormal lab results
- Proactively manage medical and psychosocial referrals and collaborate with other community agencies in providing comprehensive care
- Provide birth control education and methods including IUD and implants;
- Participate in agency efforts to achieve established goals for productivity growth and expansion
- Assist MD with surgical abortion procedures
- Provide Regional Manager with recommendations for quality and program improvement.
Experience/Skill Requirements
- At least five 5 years of experience in family or womens health including experience with a full range of sexual and reproductive health services.
- Graduate of an approved college or nursing institution with a nurse practitioner nurse midwife or physician assistant degree.
- Current APRN licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
- CPR certification.
- Demonstrated dedication to and passion for sexual and reproductive health and the achievement of reproductive justice and health equity including operationalizing these principles into practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across a wide spectrum of diversity at all levels within and outside of the organization.
- Strong moral code and sense of ethics.
- Commitment to ensuring patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Interest in professional growth and development demonstrated through selfdirected continuing education conference and workshop attendance and professional affiliations.
- A foundational understanding of structural racism and the systems of oppression that contribute to health inequities in our communities.
- Advanced ability to read write speak and understand English.
- Ability to work in a computerized office environment required including skill in email wordprocessing spreadsheets and electronic practice management systems. Ability to learn new technologies.
Other nice to have skills:
- Bilingual preferred especially Spanish Portuguese and/or Haitian Creole.
- Experience in services including but not limited to abortion ultrasound sterilization analgesia/sedation and genderaffirming care preferred.
Other important details:
This is a per diem position to provide coverage when regular clinicians are out sick or oncall. A strong candidate would have weekly availability to provide coverage as needed.
The ability to travel to all of HealthQs locations is required for this position. HealthQs health centers are located in Beverly Haverhill and Lawrence MA. HealthQs 3 health centers are within 10 22 miles of each other.
A Note to Potential Candidates:
If you need accommodations to increase accessibility and to fully participate during the hiring and interview process please contact .
Studies have shown that women trans nonbinary and BIPOCfolks are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work and thats okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Employment Type
Grant
