Charge Clinician; NP, PA, CNM; Los Angeles, CA

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Charge Clinician (
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, or Certified Nurse Midwives
) with excellent communication and clinical skills to oversee our Central-Los Angeles region clinicians, consisting of four (3) health centers (Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, S. Mark Taper, and Huntington Park). Provide shared center leadership with the Center Manager and model clinical expertise. Assist the Center Manager and Senior Director of Health Center Operations by providing medical oversight of all center staff in designated center(s).

Provide quality reproductive health care services including exams, diagnosis, treatment, education, and counseling for clients in accordance with PPLA protocols. Serve as a medical resource for other licensed and non-licensed staff.

Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County.

At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

• Master’s/Graduate degree required
• An active California License as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Certified Nurse Midwife required
• Current furnishing license required (for NP and CNM)
• DEA Number preferred
• NPI Number required
• Medical provider number required
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS required
• Board Certified
• Two (2) years of recent experience in education and training preferred
• (1) year experience as a Clinician in reproductive healthcare and/or women’s healthcare
• Ability to travel to multiple health center sites as needed and reliable means of transportation
• Experience in a leadership role in healthcare field preferred
• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors.
• Maintain clinical skills to meet agency needs and legal requirements for licensing
• Function as a Mid-Level Clinician, providing patient care 4 days/week
• Have consistent oversight of all Clinician staff in the assigned region
• Perform all the clinical job functions listed on standard Mid-Level Clinician job description
• Work closely with and assist with the development of Policies and Procedures to ensure consistent standards of practice
• Is available for patient and staff calls and review medical records for potentially high risk situations and clinical questions
• Participate in on-call coverage and be additionally available during emergencies for telephone consultations outside of regularly scheduled work time/on-call hours
• Follow PPLA/ PPFA medical protocols, standards, and guidelines
• Participate in Health Center efforts to achieve established goals, including those on productivity
• Maximize center flow and provider efficiency through appropriate utilization of Flow Facilitator
• Manage Mid-Level Clinician performance issues in designated center(s)
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Manager to identify and assist with the development, solicitation, and implementation of corrective plans of action
• Perform Quality Management…