Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

***Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”*** ***________________________________________*** Provide compassionate nursing care to patients seeking surgical procedures. Work with the physician and assist with surgical procedures. Support and enhance clinical and operational activities within the scope of knowledge, experience and training with a focus on quality, efficiency, and patient confidentiality. Responsible for providing support to the physician in all clinic areas including intake, patient education, procedure, pre-op, post-op/recovery, utility rooms and discharge. Registered Nurse's are subject to the On Call Rotation. *In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PPGP requires masks, temperature checks, social distancing, and other sanitary precautions while on-site.* ***For the protection of patients, team members and all who enter our facilities, PPGP has made the decision to require COVID-19 vaccination for all team members, unless granted medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment.*** ### RESPONSIBILITIES - Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room which has been prepped with supplies, instruments and equipment. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment, and reviews medications and allergies. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. - Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations. Adheres to OSHA regulations when handling biological matter, disposing contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments. - As ordered by Providers, prepares laboratory specimens; performs basic laboratory tests on the premises. Conducts tests according to CLIA standards and adheres to OSHA regulations when handling biological matter. Carries out Provider’s orders regarding patient care. Facilitates dispensing of medications, birth control and controlled substances as directed by a physician. - Performs ultrasounds for surgery patients, medical patients, and patients undecided about surgery, and medical follow-up ultrasound testing. Observes screen during the scan to ensure the image produced is satisfactory for gestational purposes, makes adjustments to equipment as required. Completes written documentation for use in medical treatment. - Performs nursing duties in patient assessment, surgery, and recovery. Monitors pre and post-surgical patients in recovery area, focusing on their medical and emotional needs. - Educates patients regarding post-operative instructions, contraception and follow-up exams. Provides clients with accurate information regarding PPGP services, including questions pertaining to contraception, options, and funding sources. Utilizes referral resources effectively, as needed. - Inventories ultrasound room and recovery area supplies; informs Health Center Manager of stock levels. Keeps ultrasound and emergency equipment in good order by following operating instructions and notifies Health Center Manager if repairs or maintenance is needed. - Maintains patient data in EMR/EHR and adheres to documentation standards to support efficient claims processing. - Performs follow up duties on laboratory results and after patient procedures via letters and pho ne conversations. - Adheres to PPGP goals and policies regarding professionalism, minimizing patient wait time in the Health Center and on the phone, adhering to a system for addressing patient complaints, and implementing patient satisfaction surveys following each visit. - Maintains confidentiality of all PPGP information, patient nonpublic personal information (NPI) and personal health information (PHI), as well as records directly or indirectly identifying any person currently or formerly receiving services from PPGP. Complies with PPGP confidentiality policies and procedures. ### REQUIREMENTS - **Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.** - **Current RN License in Kansas required.** - **Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays** - BLS or ACLS certification preferred. - OB/GYN or family planning experience preferred. - Bi-lingual preferred.