Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physicians Assistant (PA), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Connecticut seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant to join their Bridgeport Health Center. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive reproductive health services in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong cultural competence and a commitment to addressing racial inequities in healthcare. A generous benefits package and a supportive work culture await the right candidate.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Flexible spending account

Wellness program

Malpractice coverage

Conference reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Must have reproductive health care experience.
• Spanish language fluency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally competent reproductive health care services.
• Participate in clinical research studies.
• Act as a medical resource for health center staff.

Skills

Cultural Competence

Understanding Racial Equity

Self-awareness

Authentic Relationship Building

Education

National certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Midwife

Valid CT state license

Job description

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

Care. No Matter What.

We are Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, one of the region’s largest and most trusted providers of reproductive health care. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide, the outstanding sexual health education we deliver, and our strong commitment to social justice. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than a job; it’s being a part of a powerful movement. Together, we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights for all people.

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England has an opening for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife or Physician Assistantto work out of our Bridgeport Health Center.

Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. We’re looking for a dedicated NP, PA or CNM who is eager to make positive contributions to the community and to our mission. Planned Parenthood of Southern New England is one of the region’s largest providers of family planning and reproductive health care services. Since 1923, PPSNE has grown into an organization with 15 health centers in CT and RI delivering care to almost 70,000 patients annually.

PPSNE offers a generous benefits package including malpractice coverage, no on-call hours, extensive orientation and training, professional development, conference reimbursement, generous paid time off and more. Our commitment to learning, mission focused atmosphere, cutting edge medical standards and supportive work environment make us a great place to work.

***This position may qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

Essential Functions

• Work in the health center providing culturally competent reproductive health care services, including but not limited to preventive care, contraceptive care, medication abortion, miscarriage management, vaginitis treatment, STD screening/treatment to all genders, ultrasound, gender hormone care, pregnancy and HIV testing, education and counseling in accordance with evidence-based practice protocols
• Participate in clinical research studies
• Act as a medical resource for health center staff
• Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity and patient satisfaction
• Must be able to work independently and work as part of a team; partner with center manager

Qualifications

• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Midwife
• Valid CT state license
• Must have availability to work full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Understand Racial Equity: you have a demonstrated understanding of the role that racial inequity plays in our society and its impact on healthcare systems and institutions
• Self-awareness as it relates to racial and other identities:Is aware of multiple group identities and their dynamics, and brings a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions
• Authentic relationship building:Interacts effectively and builds trust with a diversity of people, and have demonstrated an ability to effectively work across difference. Communicatesclearly and directly, continually able to hear, reflect, and act on feedback related identity and equity with the aim to learn
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to float/travel to Hartford area health centers
• Must have reproductive health care experience
• Spanish language fluency is preferred

Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday

$90,169 - $140,889 a year

Annual Salary: Min $90,169 Mid $112,711 Max $140,889 and is based on full years of experience.

New grads can expect a starting annual salary of approximately $110,750.

Annual salary above does not include the $5,000 sign-on bonus for all clinicians.

*Due to our commitment to pay equity, PPSNE does not negotiate salaries

PPSNE is committed to equal opportunity in all areas of its operations, including patient care and employment. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected category. Discrimination and retaliation are strictly prohibited.

PPSNE offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; Health, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, a flexible spending account, wellness program and more.