Per Diem Nurse Practitioner

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

 

Per Diem

Nurse Practitioner  – Des Moines, IA

 

Pay: $48-$68 per hour

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position X depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees.
Schedule: Per diem, 32 hours per month.
Clinic Hours:  Monday-Friday 9:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Location:  Des Moines, IA

Job type: Hourly/Non-exempt
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org.

 

Job Summary:

 

Under general and clinical supervision of the Advanced Practice Clinician Manager, administrative supervision of the Health Center Manager, and in collaboration with the Associate Medical Directors, Chief Medical Officer, and Program Directors, the Clinician provides clinical services, including reproductive and sexual health care, to patients at designated PPNCS health center(s). Clinicians are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.” They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.

 

Benefits and Perks:

This position is eligible for paid time off (PTO), Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), and participation in the 403(b)-retirement plan. We also offer employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

 

We also offer:

• Start date
• Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom, mock clinic, and shadowing shifts.
• Shift differentials:
  • $1.50/hour (weekend), $3.00/hour (evening), $4.00/hour (float/travel), $2.00/hour (Bilingual), and $3.00/hour (ultrasound)
• Travel
• Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in
• Option of picking up additional shifts, including at other locations other than your “home”

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current active, unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse and APN in state you are applying for the role, and ability to obtain additional state license(s) upon hire or active license as a Physician Assistant
• Current national board-certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse or a Physician Assistant
• DEA license or ability to obtain at hire, and enrollment in Controlled Substance Monitoring Program as applicable in state you are applying for the role
• Advanced degree, minimally Master’s Degree
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for healthcare providers

 

 

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Clinicians practice according to the PPNCS medical standards and guidelines (MS&G) and as indicated by the patient’s status; Clinicians practice includes the following:

• Obtains pertinent patient history and performs a physical exam, as indicated by the visit type.
• Recognizes and addresses deviations from normal.
• Performs, orders, and interprets both screening and diagnostic testing; addresses abnormal findings.
• Develops plan, which may include treatment, medical or other referrals, and/or prescribing of medications.
• Provides patient instruction regarding plan of care, preventive education, and health promotion and maintenance.
• Consults with Medical Director or clinician on-call as indicated.
• Obtains informed consent when indicated.
• Collaborates with the health care team and other community agencies and resources, as indicated.
• Assesses interventions and/or referral progress as indicated.
• Documents accurately and clearly.
• Supervises clinic support staff regarding routine patient orders.
• Collaborates with Health Center Manager to meet clinic goals, productivity benchmarks, and assigned tasks.
• Provides patient focused care and assures smooth and efficient patient and clinic flow processes.
• Interprets scientific studies based on knowledge of basic research princip