Nurse Practitioner

Application: Apply here

Position Title: Clinician, $20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS eligible*

Location: Lubbock, TX

Reports To: Health Services Regional Director in conjunction with Lead Clinician

Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time

Grade: C-10

• The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive reproductive healthcare services to patients at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT). Works as part of the medical team in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Vice President of Health Services, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Nurse Practitioners, VP of Quality and Risk Management, Health Center Managers/Regional Directors, Health Center Assistants, Follow up Coordinators and other team members to assess the clinical needs of clients as outlined in affiliate protocols.
• Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians as needed.
• Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other forms of treatment, including birth control.
• Provides direct patient care including history review, health education, physical exam, counseling, diagnosis and treatment according to protocols, and meeting productivity goals.
• Participates in accomplishing customer-focused goals and provides referrals and participates in follow-up.
• Consults with CMO to ensure compliance with guidelines and participates in Risk and Quality Management program, clinician meetings, and other agency and center meetings as required.
• Works in partnership with management, health services, and CMO to provide the highest quality of patient care and excellent customer service.
• Follows affiliate protocols, policies and procedures, and any center-specific policies and procedures.
• Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Participates as a member of a team providing confidential, quality patient services, allowing patients to maintain a sense of dignity, trust, and safety.
• Performs duties to ensure productivity expectations, customer service, and compliance standards are maintained.

• Obtains, records, reviews, and interprets the medical and social history of patients.
• Performs male and female physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system including breast examinations, pelvic examinations, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy or protocols.
• Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by medical protocols.
• Complies with all PPGT policies and Medical Standards and Guidelines.
• Provides relevant health instruction and education to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
• Documents exam findings and other clinical aspects of direct patient care into the medical record accurately.
• Codes billable services accurately based on medical record documentation using accepted practices.
• Ensures conformity with the policies and procedures of the affiliate, Texas Medical Practice Act, Physician Assistant Licensing Act, Texas Nurse Practice Act, and rules promulgated under those acts.
• Provides patient management to ensure that patients are provided with responsible and efficient care.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and other community agencies and resources in providing comprehensive care.
• Participates in any research or clinical trials that may involve medical services that occur within the agency.
• Initiates and monitors appropriate follow-ups on all abnormal test results and referrals.
• Provides on-call and health center coverage as scheduled. Be flexible and willing to travel to other locations when needed.
• Ensures compliance with state and certification agency continuing education requirements for licensure and certification maintenance.
• Actively participates in training and development in building support staff skill levels.
• May assist with the orientation and training of new clinicians.
• Develops and maintains a collaborative working relationship with Center Manager resulting in a team effort in meeting center goals.
• Develops a level of time management that is conducive to seeing 4-6 patients per hour meeting productivity goals and expectations.
• Follows all “Customer Service Standards” and promotes a spirit of teamwork with co-workers.
• Takes an active role in managing patient satisfaction by practicing patient-centered care and providing exemplary customer service to patients.
• Responds to medical emergencies as provided in the medical protocols.
• Relates well to clients, staff, physicians, management, other clinicians, and community providers.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) and certification in specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant (PA).

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant in reproductive healthcare or women’s health is strongly preferred.

• License to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive authority in the State of Texas or License to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Texas Medical Board.

• Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.

PPGT celebrates diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and grasp.
• Must be able to move about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, or typing.
• Must be able to talk and hear effectively.
• Will have substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions.
• Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data.