Advanced Practice Clinician (NP, PA, CNM) Sexual and Reproductive Health

About HealthQ

Established in 1971, HealthQ is a non-profit organization providing sexual and reproductive health care. HealthQ's mission is to provide exceptional reproductive and sexual health care to all who need it without judgment and without barriers.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides sexual and reproductive health care through evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, inclusive, patient-centered, and trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health care to patients, including adolescents
• Obtain and document comprehensive health histories with sensitivity, respect, and attention to patient experience
• Perform physical examinations, with an emphasis on reproductive health, using trauma-informed approaches that prioritize patient comfort, consent, and autonomy
• Consult with the Medical Director when patient presentations fall outside established clinical guidelines
• Deliver compassionate counseling and emotional support; promote shared decision-making, and informed treatment choices in a non-judgmental, inclusive manner
• Provide birth control education and methods, including IUD and implants
• Provide gender affirming hormone therapy
• Perform and order diagnostic studies as indicated and provide appropriate treatment and follow-up as necessary
• Perform lab procedures, including phlebotomy, injections, and vaginal/KOH preps, and provide follow-up for abnormal lab results
• Teach and support positive self-care techniques, including problem resolution and selection of treatment alternatives
• Partner with leadership and staff to support the planning and implementation of organizational goals and initiatives
• Prepare exam and procedure rooms, assuring adequate stock of all necessary medical supplies; sterilize instruments; maintain standard inventory items, including both medical and patient educational supplies
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards

Management Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medical office staff to ensure effective functioning of all systems
• Work in conjunction with management and staff to plan and implement agency goals and objectives
• Serve as an active participant in Clinical Committee (including development and revision of medical guidelines and teaching sheets), and act as liaison to bring back information to medical office staff
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, agency programs, etc. to ensure medical office growth, reputation and viability
• Prepare exam and procedure rooms, assuring adequate stock of all necessary medical supplies; sterilize instruments; maintain standard inventory items, including both medical and patient educational supplies
• Maintain patient electronic health record (EHR) to ensure compliance with established protocols and documentation requirements; complete relevant reports and patient logs, documenting information to ensure compliance with established practices and regulations

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited college or nursing institution with nurse practitioner or nurse midwife degree
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in full range of sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion care and gender affirming care
• Masters in Nursing required
• Ultrasound certification and experience with medication abortion preferred
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently required
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
• Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities, and experiences
• Ability to work in a computerized office environment required, including skill in E-mail, word-processing, spreadsheets, and electronic practice management systems
• Foundational understanding of structural racism and the systems of oppression that contribute to health inequities in our communities

Benefits

• Health insurance (75% employer paid)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Vacation (3 weeks) and sick (2 weeks) time
• Retailment plan (3% match after 1 year)
• Self-care benefit reimbursement
• Headspace Subscription
• Education reimbursement and more!

Salary

$110,000 - $124,000