California Clinical Provider NP/IBCLC

SimpliFed; Poland; Remote; PLN 291,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

A maternal health organization is seeking a Clinical Provider (NP/IBCLC) to conduct virtual consultations and provide evidence-based patient care. The role involves telehealth services related to lactation, mental health, and overall maternal health. Applicants should have a relevant clinical degree and certifications, along with experience in patient care and strong communication skills. This position is fully remote, allowing flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• 3 years of direct clinical experience in healthcare settings.
• Professional certification as IBCLC or CLC.
• Strong judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lactation-related clinical assessments.
• Engage in telehealth consultations with patients.
• Document findings and provide educational resources.

Skills

Patient care

Telehealth practices

Clinical documentation

Active listening

Medical knowledge

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant clinical field

Job description

Overview

The state of California Clinical Provider (NP/IBCLC) is responsible for ensuring direct patient care is evidence-based and aligns with SimpliFed's maternal health program requirements. Providers will conduct lactation-related clinical assessments, oversee remote patient monitoring, administer CPOE orders within scope of practice, and screen for maternal mental health.

Role

The role of the Clinical Provider (NP/IBCLC) is expected to uphold the highest standards of care for the company and its patients. Providers will engage in telehealth, virtual video, and face-to-face appointments with patients to provide care and assist patients with personal goals and those goals prescribed by their health care team(s). Providers are responsible for all clinical decision-making in alignment with SimpliFed's clinical protocols associated with the provision of Professional Services.

Venue

This role works full time remotely using SimpliFed approved devices.

Position Summary

The SimpliFed Clinical Provider (NP/IBCLC) will conduct professional services consultations with patients via telehealth. Providers, based on their professional fields, will assess patients and provide education on topics such as lactation, infant feeding, hypertension, gestational diabetes, anemia, thyroid levels, and maternal mental health. Providers will document their findings in the exam form, provide resources to patients, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. Providers will make referrals to outside and referring providers based on patient needs.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in the respective clinical field (Nurse Practitioner)
• Professional licensure in the respective clinical field (Nurse Practitioner), in good standing with the governing board.
• Professional certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), in good standing with the governing board.
• 3 years of direct clinical experience in hospital, clinic, or other healthcare settings with a minimum of 2 years as a CLC/IBCLC.
• Interest in maternal health and improving outcomes.
• Ability to provide education and clinical support services to empower families to make informed decisions around baby feeding and infant care.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions aligned with SimpliFed’s policies.
• Strong active listening skills and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, as well as strong charting skills.
• Knowledge of clinical workflows, healthcare quality and compliance standards, EHR data management, clinical documentation, HIPAA, and related regulations.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and make improvements to better serve SimpliFed patients, partners, and mission.

Position Specifics

• SimpliFed providers will see patients for a variety of maternal health and perinatal matters. Services may include, but are not limited to:
• Lactation and Infant Feeding Services provided by IBCLC and CLC credentialed professionals.
• Remote Patient Monitoring for Blood Pressure and Gestational Diabetes by credentialed professionals (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Registered Nurse).
• Perinatal Mental Health provided by all SimpliFed providers and Credentialed Perinatal Mental Health Counselors (PMHC).
• Other maternal care topics such as nutrition, anemia, thyroid issues.
• Communication with patients via the company's electronic medical record system and virtual video platform.
• Focus on clinical relevance and empower patient health literacy and evidence-based decisions.
• Review of patient intake forms, complete history and virtual physical evaluation of pregnant or postpartum patients.
• Conduct Perinatal Mental Health Assessments using standardized tools and general observation of mental state.
• Provide education on topics related to the appointment type.
• Obtain relevant patient medical history using intake forms or other defined materials.
• Complete Exam Forms fully, including start/end times, medical history, intake, baby wellness, diagnosis and procedure codes as applicable.
• Document all events, observations, evaluations, assessments, and instructions on the same day as the appointment.
• Develop an individual Care Plan for each patient including written instructions, resources, and follow-up plan.
• Complete Referrals/Coordination of Care as needed and send to the proper entity.
• Schedule subsequent appointments with patients prior to completing the current appointment.

General Expectations

• Be committed to the mission of SimpliFed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with leadership, external medical professionals, and patients; strong social perceptiveness.
• Work within scope of practice and remain compliant with clinical protocols, licensure, and credentialing.
• Comply with SimpliFed’s availability requirements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain clear communication with supervisors.
• Behave professionally and promote values of respect, honesty, and dignity for patients, providers, and the healthcare team.
• Committed to continuous improvement and teamwork in improving maternal health with empathy and compassion.
• Successfully complete background check.
• Maintain compliance with SimpliFed’s policies and prevailing Federal security and privacy regulations.

Work Environment

Work is performed virtually. Comfortable working with remote productivity and communication tools is required.

Voluntary Self-Identification information and related equal employment opportunity notices are provided for regulatory compliance and reporting purposes as part of the application process.