Description
About HealthQ: Established in 1971, HealthQ is a non-profit organization providing sexual and reproductive health. HealthQ's mission is to provide exceptional reproductive and sexual health care to all who need it without judgment and without barriers. With convenient locations on Massachusetts’ North Shore and Merrimack Valley, we provide birth control, abortion care, gender-affirming care, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and referral, and other preventive health services.
Position Summary
HealthQ is currently looking for an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to provide clinical care through evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in collaboration with the Medical Director and establish agency guidelines. The Register Nurse will ensure patient satisfaction with the quality of care and overall patient experience.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Medical Director, and guided by evidence-based protocols, and federal grant and state contract regulations, provide sexual and reproductive health care to well-women, men and teens;
- Secure and review the complete health history and record findings accurately
- Perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system
- Consult with Medical Director when client presentation falls outside established guidelines
- Provide cancer screening testing, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections and perform other types of more specialized procedures as indicated
- Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care. Teach and support positive self-care techniques, including problem resolution and selection of treatment alternatives
- 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
- Proactively manage medical and psychosocial referrals and collaborate with other community agencies in providing comprehensive care
- Provide birth control education and methods, including IUD and implants;
- Participate in agency efforts to achieve established goals for productivity, growth and expansion
- Assist MD with surgical abortion procedures
- Provide Regional Manager with recommendations for quality and program improvement.
Requirements
Experience/Skill Requirements
- At least five (5) years of experience in family or women’s health, including experience with a full range of sexual and reproductive health services.
- Graduate of an approved college or nursing institution with a nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or physician assistant degree.
- Current APRN licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
- CPR certification.
- Demonstrated dedication to and passion for sexual and reproductive health, and the achievement of reproductive justice and health equity, including operationalizing these principles into practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across a wide spectrum of diversity at all levels within and outside of the organization.
- Strong moral code and sense of ethics.
- Commitment to ensuring patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Interest in professional growth and development demonstrated through self-directed continuing education, conference and workshop attendance, and professional affiliations.
- A foundational understanding of structural racism and the systems of oppression that contribute to health inequities in our communities.
- Advanced ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to work in a computerized office environment required, including skill in email, word-processing, spreadsheets, and electronic practice management systems. Ability to learn new technologies.
Other “nice To Have” Skills
- Bilingual preferred, especially Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Haitian Creole.
- Experience in services including but not limited to abortion, ultrasound, sterilization, analgesia/sedation, and gender-affirming care preferred.
Other Important Details
This is a per diem position to provide coverage when regular clinicians are out sick or on-call. A strong candidate would have weekly availability to provide coverage as needed.
The ability to travel to all of HealthQ's locations is required for this position. HealthQ's health centers are located in Beverly, Haverhill, and Lawrence, MA. HealthQ’s 3 health centers are within 10 - 22 miles of each other.
A Note To Potential Candidates
If you need accommodations to increase accessibility and to fully participate during the hiring and interview process, please contact rachelz@healthq.org .
Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, and BIPOC folks are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
