Research Clinician

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Research Clinician Minneapolis MN

(Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Physician Assistant Clinician)

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $48-$60 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including relevant work experience the skills required for the role internal equity market competitiveness and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees
Schedule: Full-time 30-40 hours dependent on department needs
Shift times: Primarily Monday - Friday. Some evenings as late as 8:30pm and some weekends may be included in the schedule dependent on department needs.
Location: Based at 1200 Lagoon Avenue Minneapolis MN. Expected travel throughout Twin Cities metro area dependent on department needs.
Job type: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
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Job Summary:

Under general administrative supervision of the Director of Research Operations & Innovation clinical supervision of and collaboration with the Director of Research and Chief Medical Officer the Research Clinician provides clinical services related to research including reproductive health care to patients at designated PPNCS clinic(s). In clinical research studies the Research Clinician performs routine clinical services recruits and enrolls subjects and performs other study activities in accordance with good clinical practices standard operating procedures study protocols and contractual specifications. Research Clinicians are advocates in implementing our mission of Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all. They may perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• Free virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan:
  • NICE HEALTHCARE. A free virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). Services include: 80 free labs free x-rays and physical tests live virtual physical therapy 550 free medications and more!
  • HealthiestYou Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcares network.
• Proximal Health Helps members access high quality cost-effective providers for certain services and offers $1500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement: up to $2000 and 4 paid days off annually.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• 403(b) retirement fund
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote
• Employee discounts for electronics appliances hotels gift cards apparel cars fitness memberships groceries and at Office Depot Verizon AT&T Dell & more.

We also offer:

• Start date flexibility and ability to start training before credentialing process is fully complete.
• Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom mock clinic and shadowing shifts.
• Shift differentials:
  • $1.50/hour (weekend) $3.00/hour (evening) $4.00/hour (float/travel) $2.00/hour (Bilingual)
• Travel reimbursement.
• Extra support for new grads.
• Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance.
• Option of picking up additional shifts including at other locations other than your home clinic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current active unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse and APN in state you are applying for the role and ability to obtain additional state license(s) upon hire or active license as a Physician Assistant.
• Current national board-certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse or a Physician Assistant.
• DEA license or ability to obtain at hire and enrollment in Controlled Substance Monitoring Program as applicable in the state you are applying for the role.
• Advanced degree minimally masters degree.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for healthcare providers.

• Experience in reproductive and sexual health care including pelvic exams phlebotomy and contraceptive implant and device insertion and removal
  
  

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

The Research Clinician practices according to the PPNCS MS&G and as indicated by the patients status; APN practice and research protocol and procedures and includes the following:

• Obtains pertinent patient history and performs a physical exam as indicated by the visit type.
• Recognizes and addresses deviations from normal.
• Performs orders and interprets both screening and diagnostic testing; addresses abnormal findings.
• Develops plan which may include treatment medical or other referrals and/or prescribing of medications.
• Provides patient instruction regarding plan of care preventive education and health promotion and maintenance.
• Consults with Medical Director or clinician on-call as indicated.
• Obtains informed consent when indicated.
• Collaborates with the health care team and other community agencies and resources as indicated.
• Assesses interventions and/or referral progress as indicated.
• Documents accurately and clearly.
• Supervises clinic support staff regarding routine patient orders.
• Provides customer focused care and assures smooth and efficient patient and clinic flow processes.
• Interprets scientific studies based on knowledge of basic research principles
• Provides input and current information for the on-going process of protocol development.
• Stays up-to-date on reproductive health care developments and maintains CEU requirements for required licensure and certification.
• Meets quality assurance requirements including the appropriate dispensing of medications.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and meets compliance requirements including HIPAA.
• Meets coding and documentation requirements.
• Possesses basic comprehension and skills of PPNCS clinic computer technology as it relates specifically to the APN role.
• Recognizes ethical legal and professional issues inherent in providing reproductive health care.
• Communicates clinical and professional issues and questions to the Director of Clinical Practice.
• Follows protocol and training requirements for expanding scope of practice and/or learning new procedures i.e. colposcopy IUD insertion.
• Works to ensure understanding and acceptance of the APN PPNCS role with colleagues consumers and the community.
• Follows PPNCS Policies and Procedures.
• Appropriately supervises RNs who are qualified to utilize the Standing Orders and RN Condition-Specific Protocol at PPNCS in Minnesota only. Appropriately supervises support staff (Mas and LPNs) in the utilization of Standing Orders.
• Prescribe all FDA approved methods of birth control.
• Provide medication abortion follow up or refer patients for medical abortion.
• Refer patients for surgical abortion prenatal care or adoption services.
• Counsel HIV clients.
• Assist physicians with evaluation of medication abortion patients.

Performs a range of activities in clinical research studies including:

• Recruits and screens potential study subjects including obtaining consent.
• Performs components of medical workup as needed including obtaining blood and urine specimens from patients.
• Assists in the processing and shipping of blood urine and serum specimens.
• Follows procedures to protect and maintain the rights and confidentiality of all human study participants.
• Adheres to OSHA regulations.
• Maintains appropriate training research credentials.
• Maintains documentation required by study sponsors including source documentation case report forms and study regulatory and patient binders.
• Maintains databases/spreadsheets to track study process and research data.
• Provides subject care and data collection procedures in adherence with the assigned study protocol and in accordance with good clinical research principles.
• Participates in audits conducted by study sponsors CROs and the FDA.
• Liaises with study sponsor(s) as needed to facilitate daily operations and goals.
• Serve as a resource for clinic staff and administrative departments regarding research studies (participant eligibility progress funding).
• Maintain communication with study subjects and appropriate study personnel clinic staff and leadership and clinic staff regarding subjects questions and concerns.
• Manage projects such as organizing tasks and files developing timelines gathering materials for and leading meetings and setting up systems for tracking reporting deadlines.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of routine research site initiation and/or monitoring visits and audits.
• Monitor data quality control to ensure adherence to study protocol.
• Develop monitor and optimize research protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with clinical study protocols and proper completion/submission of compliance paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Immunization Requirements:

• Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
• Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Tetanus shot documentation
• Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months

About Us:

At PPNCS we believe all people deserve the right the freedom and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier more meaningful life. Thats why we protect promote and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy care and respect. We are looking for passionate dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed sex gender identity or gender expression national origin age veteran status marital status religion sexual orientation size disability socioeconomic status or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit and depending on state law requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.