Floating Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta, GA (Metro areas - East Atlanta, Cobb, Gwinnett)
Clinical/Medical /
Full Time /
On-site
JOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Floating Nurse Practitioner
LOCATIONS: Metro Atlanta Location: Cobb, Gwinnett, and East Atlanta Village
REPORTS TO: Lead Clinician/Health Center Managers
STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $52.75/HR
JOB SUMMARY: Planned Parenthood Southeast is seeking a skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our team as a Floating Nurse Practitioner. This position offers the opportunity to provide essential reproductive health services across multiple clinics located in Cobb, Gwinnett, and East Atlanta Village. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in family planning and long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), previous experience with performing ultrasound examinations when necessary to support patient care and diagnostic evaluations is a plus. Under the medical supervision of the Medical Director and the Lead Clinician and the administrative supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Floating Nurse Practitioner will function in an expanded role as the primary provider of medical services. Carries full responsibility for initiation and maintenance of patients seeking primary healthcare and family planning services. Functions within the medical protocols established within the Medical Standards and Guidelines and standing orders.
Under the medical supervision of the Medical Director and the Lead Clinician and the administrative supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Floating Nurse Practitioner will function in an expanded role as the primary provider of medical services. Carries full responsibility for initiation and maintenance of patients seeking primary healthcare and family planning services. Functions within the medical protocols established within the Medical Standards and Guidelines and standing orders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include some or all of the following):
- Practice to the top of license and full extent of the law in accordance with Planned Parenthood Southeast’s Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&Gs), state and federal laws and regulations, and PPSE’s policies and procedures.
- Secures a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, psychosocial, and documents findings accurately and succinctly. At subsequent visits, they will include an interval history and all changes will be documented in the medical record.
- Provide patients with appropriate and unbiased information, education and resources related to general health, chronic medical conditions, family planning methods, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options and abortion services. Perform appropriate medical assessment and management for range of conditions, including but not limited to:
- Hypertension
- Migraines
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Breast and pelvic exams
- STI testing and genital-urinary conditions
- Provide a full range of services, including PrEP, Primary Care, and Gender Affirming Care.
- Evaluate patient needs, provide treatment options and implement regimens, including administering and prescribing medications.
- Perform procedures as trained/privileged, such as ultrasound, IUC insertion/removal, implant insertion/removal, colposcopy, LEEP, etc.
- Provide medical management for procedure-related complications; assume lead role in management of emergency situations as necessary.
- Order lab tests as indicated, interpret results and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Perform PPM procedures as approved by the Lab Director and participate in internal and assessment of lab proficiency.
- Perform accurate and thorough medical documentation in patient records and clinic logs; file and maintain patient records.
- Ensure complete and accurate coding for visits/services rendered. Participate in patient follow-up and referral systems in compliance with indicated treatment plans, notification and reminder requirements and timelines.
- Respond to client telephone and electronic inquiries/requests regarding their medical care and condition.
- Participate in affiliate training programs by attending scheduled group trainings and meetings, reading and integrating assigned written materials and completing individual CAL modules as required; assist in efforts to train new staff as necessary.
- Participate in clinic efforts to achieve customer service, productivity and revenue goals; demonstrate commitment to the center's operating values of patient-centered care, team approach to work and consistent regulatory compliance/inspection readiness.
- Precept/train medical trainees and students within guidelines of affiliate programs.
- Provide medical oversight and training of unlicensed staff as necessary.
- Perform other duties as needed/required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Graduate of an accredited graduate School of Nursing Program.
- Must comply with licensure requirements for practice capacity and have or obtain a current license in all practicing states.
SKILLS
- Able to communicate effectively, compassionately, and professionally with patients and staff.
- Excellent bedside manner.
- Current CPR certification.
- Comfortable with digital healthcare delivery and management platforms.
- Demonstrated experience engaging and motivating groups of diverse individuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to health centers throughout GA, AL, and MS.
- Able to work some evenings and weekends.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
- English
- Spanish (desirable)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the PPSE will provide reasonable accommodations to any employee with a disability who requires accommodations to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed in a clinical environment that includes office, lab, exam and procedure rooms. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate; may be fast-paced workflow. Employees may encounter protest activity. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and potentially infectious materials. Work schedules may vary to include Monday through Saturday and some evening hours. May be required to attend meetings outside of the regular work schedule. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on organizational needs. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
PPSE is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where legally permitted, PPSE requires all individuals working onsite and remotely to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptable proof of vaccination must be presented as a condition of employment. PPSE will consider requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law. To qualify as being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 there should have been a two week period after receiving the second dose (or any government recommended booster shot) in a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine series, or a two week period after receiving a single-dose (or any government recommended booster shot) in a single dose COVID-19 vaccine.
