Sedation Services Program Director

Just a few of the Benefits enjoyed by PPIL employees…

-Company subsidized premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

-Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees

-Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

-Mission focused work

-401k with employer matching

-100% company-paid Life Insurance

-100% company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

-Robust Employee Assistance Program

-Professional Development awards and opportunities

-Flexible Spending Accounts

-Free Medical Services at PPIL

-Pet Insurance

SEDATION SERVICES PROGRAM DIRECTOR

The Program Director for Sedation Services is responsible, in consultation and coordination with Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Physician Associate Medical Director(s) (AMDs), and the Procedural Abortion and Sedation Services Clinical Director, for the supervision of Sedation Services at all PPIL Health Centers. 

Essential Functions:

1. Developing and updating affiliate protocols for Sedation in accordance with the PPIL Medical Standards and Guidelines.

2. Hiring, including but not limited to screening, interviewing and checking references for appropriate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) candidates.

3. Working with the Procedural Abortion and Sedation Services Clinical Director, oversees the training/education/supervision/proctoring and ongoing monitoring of sedation professionals, as well as:

a. Primary supervision of CRNAs

b. Secondary supervision of Supervised Sedation Professionals

4. Working with CMO, AMDs, and Procedural Abortion and Sedation Services Clinical Director, oversees medication management of Controlled Substances, including but not limited to policies and procedures for storing, handling, wasting, and logging of medications.

5. Providing ongoing availability of consultation when needed.

6. Granting clinical privileges relevant to the service.

7. Participating in risk and quality management activities, including, but not limited to:

a. Medical record review and other program audits 

b. Peer review 

c. Review of required documentation (program complications, outcome/quality, etc.)

8. The Program Director may designate staff to assist in the performance of these responsibilities.

9. Patient care: Provide direct medical care in the provision of Sedation Services (three) 3 days per week.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Undertake such other activities necessary to promote the furtherance of the goals of PPIL.

2. Provide routine medical chart audits in accordance with PPFA Standards and Guidelines and PPIL protocols and procedures.

3. Attend medical services and medical services core team meetings as needed.

4. Notify PPIL of any change in status as a CRNA, licensure, accreditation, and/or involvement in litigation.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to remain informed about PPIL protocols, policies, and procedures.

6. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to PPIL core values of access, activism, care, confidentiality, diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, self-determination, and stewardship; practice these values in relations with internal and external customers.

7. Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands: The physical demand characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, read, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type, handle, or feel and reach. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Supervisor: Chief Medical Officer 

Status: Full time, exempt from the overtime provisions of wage and salary regulations

Qualifications 

Education: A registered nurse holding current license in the State of Illinois, who has successfully 

completed additional didactic training in order to qualify as a certified registered nurse anesthetist; or a 

person holding a current license in Illinois as a licensed medical doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. 

Experience:

Required: Experience and training as a CRNA, demonstrated leadership skills through one or more of the following: special projects, precepting licensed professionals, program development or quality improvement projects, supervisory experience.

Preferred: experience in family planning, women’s health or an OB/GYN setting; experience as a CRNA in a high-volume out-patient setting; at least one year of clinical experience at Planned Parenthood.

Professional and Personal Qualities:

~ Commitment to the efficient and customer-oriented provision of services, as well as commitment to the operating goals and philosophies of PPIL.

~ Willingness to participate in a team approach to health care delivery.

~ Must be willing and able to travel to all health centers that provide procedural abortion services at least one time per quarter.

~ Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

~ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as is the ability to interact with diverse groups.

Planned Parenthood works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff based on factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, marital status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We know that BIPOC and women-identifying candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every requirement. Please do not be deterred if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting. We encourage you to apply anyway! You may be exactly who we are looking for!

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