(Archived) Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Reference Code: NEC01155

Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

The individual will be working in reproductive health (which includes seeing males) as we are not exclusive to women’s health and are looking to expand services further to include health care needs that are identified within the communities we serve which will include limited primary care services and transgender care in the future.

Status: Full-Time

Department: Medical Services Reports To: Medical Director & Family Planning Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Provide reproductive health care services to a broad-based population with clinical supervision by the Medical Director and operational supervision by the Family Planning Manager. Provide skilled client care in the clinical setting including gynecological exams, screening and treatment, counseling, contraceptive advice and prescriptions, detection and treatment of vaginitis, cervicitis and STDs, follow-up patient consultations and other medical conditions as per health center guidelines and client needs. Provide direct client services according to Medical Protocols in accordance with Medical Standards and Guidelines. Maintains a patient load of 4 patients per hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Perform medical screening procedures as appropriate for clients. 2. Perform gynecological and STD examinations and screening examinations including thyroid, heart, lungs, abdomen, extremities, breast, genital and pelvic examinations. 3. Refer clients with abnormal conditions found on examination to Medical Director and/or other physicians or medical facilities as needed per health center guidelines and/or client needs. 4. Perform, order, and interpret routine laboratory tests. 5. Responsible for follow-up of abnormal pap smears, positive STD tests or other abnormal lab tests. 6. Perform medical referrals as indicated and appropriate follow-up. 7. Maintain productivity expectations and compliance standards of the health center. 8. Maintain a close working relationship with Medical Director, VP of Medical Services, Family Planning Managers, Surgical Services Manager, and other licensed staff of the agency. 9. Participate in in-service training, volunteer training and community education as assigned by Family Planning Manager.

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