Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant / Nurse Midwife

1w1 week ago

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.

San Luis Obispo, US · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

This role provides comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care across three clinic locations and a mobile unit in San Luis Obispo County. Working in collaboration with clinicians, Patient Services Assistants, and a Clinic Case Manager, you will serve individuals of all ages and genders.

Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting comprehensive medical histories, performing physical exams, and providing counseling on contraception, sexually transmitted infections, menopause, and reproductive health. You will also insert and remove intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants, fit diaphragms, and educate patients on self-breast exams.

You will identify gynecologic and non-gynecologic conditions using microscopy for wet mounts when needed, respond to patient inquiries, and coordinate referrals with Case Managers. The role also involves supporting abnormal follow-up procedures, participating in quality assurance initiatives, and assisting in training new staff.

This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on community health while working within a mission-driven organization that values equity and patient-centered care. You will contribute to clinic meetings and help uphold the agency's strategic goals.

Requirements

Licensed Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Midwife
Must have current Medical License
California State Dispensing Certification preferred or appropriate pharmacology course for eligibility for State dispensing number
Must provide current CPR certification prior to beginning employment
Valid California Driver’s License, reliable insured vehicle, and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive medical histories and follow-up assessments for patients
Provides counseling on contraception, sexually transmitted infections, menopause, and reproductive health
Performs physical exams including thyroid, heart, lungs, breast, abdomen, pelvis, genitals, and extremities
Inserts and removes intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants; fits diaphragms and educates on self-breast exams
Identifies gynecologic and non-gynecologic conditions, utilizing microscopy for wet mounts when needed
Coordinates referrals and collaborates with Case Managers for follow-up care
Supports abnormal follow-up procedures and participates in quality assurance initiatives
Assists in training new staff and adheres to infection control and safety protocols

Benefits

Comprehensive employee perks and benefits package (visit capslo.org/careers for details)
Supportive, mission-driven work environment focused on community health
Opportunity to work across multiple clinic sites and a mobile unit
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion