Job Information
Chico Feminist Women's Health Center Nurse Practitioner (NP) Chico in Chico, California
Women's Health Specialists is looking for a reliable, sharp, pro-choiceclinician for our Chico location. Duties include providing nursing and medical care to clients seeking reproductive healthcare, being a medical resource to the clinic team, and following established protocols. Flexible weekday schedule available, can discuss part-time or full time to find the best work/life balance for you. No weekends or night shifts.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain, record, review, and interpret the medical and social history of clients
- Perform physical exams for clients of all gender expression with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast exams, pelvic exams, genital exams, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, etc.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated by protocols.
- Dispense and prescribe birth control methods appropriate to each client's contraceptive needs- Insertion and removal of IUDs and Nexplanon devices
- Provide medication abortion services
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current California Licensure (RN/NP, PA-C, CNM)
- Current Furnishing License (or willingness to obtain) in the state of California
- Experience in Women's Health desirable
- Must agree with the goals and philosophy of Women's Health Specialists
Supervision Received: Reports to the Director of Health Services. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
OUR PHILOSOPHY Women's Health Specialists promotes positive images of women and provides clients with a new perspective on their bodies and health. We give women and people of all genders the tools to evaluate their real health care needs and regard their bodies and life stages as normal. Our goal is to empower women through support, education, self-help, and services to be able to make the best health care decisions for themselves. We put women's health in women's hands.
OUR MISSION We have a vision: A world where women control their own bodies, reproduction, and sexuality. The Feminist Women's Health Center/Women's Health Specialists is dedicated to providing women-controlled health care and advocating for all options for all women. Only with dignity and freedom of choice can women achieve their full potential.
FILLING THE NEED WHS is the largest women's Health provider in a 14 county region of Northern California. Ninety percent of our clients come in for family planning related services. The WHS sees approximately 14,000 clients each year. Eighty percent of our clientele qualify for free or reduced-cost services. WHS provides services on a sliding fee scale and provides health service to all clients regardless of their ability to pay. Thousands of women and their partners receive birth control and gynecological health care that they would not otherwise, because WHS provides services regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Our clientele is racially and culturally representative of Northern California where 68% are White-European; 20% are Hispanic, 5% are African American, 5% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 2% Native American.
SERVICES
Well Woman Gynecological Care
Family Planning/Birth Control Services
Youth Education Services
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Call Center for Reproductive Health and Referrals
Comprehensive Abortion Care
Adoption Choices of Northern California
Outreach and Education Program: Speakers Bureau/ Lecture Series
Staff and Internship Training Program
Physician Training Program
Mid-Level Practitioners Training
Women's Health Advocacy and Partnership
Young Women's Leadership Program
Transgender Services: Hormone Therapy for Female to Male (F to M or F