Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Clinical Facilitator of Gynecological and

Vassar College

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Clinical Facilitator of Gynecological and Gender-Affirming Services

Department: Health Services Office
Duration of Position: Academic year / Full time
Work Schedule: 40 weeks/year
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 03/04/2021
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS046P
Pay Rate:

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Clinical Facilitator of Gynecological and Gender-Affirming Services (FNP/PA) position will work as a healthcare provider in the medical clinic and will be responsible for the facilitation of gynecological and gender-affirming clinical services at Vassar College. This position will be directly engaged with day-to-day patient care in the medical, gynecologic and gender-affirming clinics. The FNP/PA will collaborate with administrative leadership to continuously improve the patient experience and patient access to available services. This position will develop and implement clinical workflow refinements based on best practices. The FNP/PA will ensure practice compliance with all DOH regulations, policies and procedures and will work with off-campus partners to provide continuity of care, especially in regard to gynecologic and gender-affirming services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, professional patient care both in-person and virtually to medical, gynecological and gender-affirming patients. Ensure proper documentation of all assessments, treatments and patient responses.
  
• Ordering customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiating between normal/abnormal findings and following protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to off-campus resources or to the supervising physician. Following up on patients after procedure or office visit.
  
• Serve as a liaison with off-campus healthcare centers and practices to ensure appropriate and seamless patient care and access to patient services.
  
• Assist in the development of an on-campus STI/HIV clinic.
  
• Assist in the creation of an LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare clinic which will include staff training and professional development.
  
• Collaboration with leadership to ensure proper gyn/gender-affirming patient care protocols are being follow by all staff. Update protocols as clinically indicated.
  
• Work with leadership on optimizing workflows and staffing models to continually improve clinical operations
  
• Assist in the training of all clinical and ancillary staff to provide quality patient care.
  
• Develop and regularly update training curricula for clinical and ancillary staff, including nurses, medical assistants, advanced practice providers, and medical office assistants.
  
• Provide mentorship and guidance for staff development.
  
• Participate in quality, safety, and leadership meetings as appropriate.
  
• Review all policies and protocols to maintain quality control and patient safety.
  
• Support the mission, philosophy standards, goals and objectives of the institution and department.
  
• Collaborate with supervising physician when needed and engaging in regular chart reviews with supervising physician to maintain high quality documentation standards.
  
• Assist the department in the day-to-day clinical operations which may include performing phlebotomy, administering injections, responding to patient calls or emails, performing outreach to patients going to ER/Urgent Care, performing virtual check-ins on COVID positive individuals, assisting with contact tracing, obtaining COVID-19 antigen or PCR tests on close contacts of a COVID-19 case.
  
• Maintain current expertise in area of practice.
  
• Take calls one night per week and one weekend (Friday 5:00 p.m. through Monday 8:30 a.m.) per month, or based on departmental needs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of clinical practice in GYN.
  
• A current Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner license or Physician Assistant license in the State of New York.
  
• Current AHA BLS CPR certification required.
  
• National accrediting board certification required.
  
• PALS and ACLS certification preferred. DEA licensure preferred.
  
• Progressive leadership skills; ability to develop, guide, motivate, and coach others.
  
• Ability to develop and apply patient care processes toward achievement of specific outcomes and for patient satisfaction.
  
• Participation in institutional or departmental committees as necessary.
  
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills; effective communication skills and creative problem-solving ability.
  
• Proficiency in electronic health record documentation with knowledge of Medicat preferred.
  
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the department and institution.
  
• Ability to take calls one night per week and one weekend (Friday 5:00 p.m. through Monday 8:30 a.m.) per month, or based on departmental needs.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/1801.



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