Registered Nurse - Eureka - Bilingual (Spanish)

Planned Parenthood Northern California Eureka, CA, US

$53 - $63.33 / hour

Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Eureka Health Centers. This role is part-time, onsite, 8hours weekly. This role at Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical insurance for full-time employees, 75% coverage for dependent children, 25% coverage for spouses/domestic partners, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, earned time off (ETO) and paid sick time accrued based on hours worked, a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 12 months, and 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays each year.

Work Schedule

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This position is represented by SEIU Local 1021.

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse will function as part of health center department staff providing direct patient-centered care in surgical abortion clinic under the clinical supervision of the Nurse Manager and in accordance with PPFA and PPNorCal Medical Standards and Guidelines and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PPNorCal RN include the following:

Adhere to PPNorCal Medical Standards and Guidelines while providing patient-centered care.
Work as an integral member of the outpatient clinical team utilizing detailed communication to ensure clinic and department flow is optimal.
Maintain excellent organizational skills, a sense of responsibility and a high level of motivation.
Work efficiently in a busy environment, often under pressure, without compromising accuracy, attention to detail, and courtesy to patients and staff.
Document in electronic health records accurately and thoroughly.
Maintain professional manner and patient confidentiality.
Dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives and administer injections of hormonal contraceptives approved by the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in strict adherence to PPNorCal RN standardized procedures, PPNorCal MS&Gs, and US Medical Eligibility Criteria.
Refill medications per order of an Advanced Practice Clinician or physician.
Educate patients on sexually transmitted illnesses and reproductive/urinary tract infections signs, symptoms, etiology and treatment.
Educate patients on the female reproductive cycle and all contraceptive method options.
Consult with Advanced Practice Clinicians and the on-call physician appropriately.
Manage medical emergencies.
Support and actively participate in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives of PPNorCal.

ESSENCIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF RN IN PROCEDURAL ABORTION CLINIC

Perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds if appropriately trained and privileged
Review medical history, drug allergies, current medications, and labs of patients to address any special considerations and ensure no contraindications to surgical abortion procedure.
Consult with abortion providers regarding special considerations or contraindications to surgical abortion procedure as needed.
Complete patient intake for procedural abortion and family planning services as needed.
Perform transvaginal and/or abdominal ultrasounds
Perform in-house labs such as hemoglobin, RH factor, rapid HIV tests and pregnancy tests.
Collect blood, urine, pharyngeal and rectal samples for testing and order labs as instructed by an Advanced Practice Clinician or physician.
Complete sedation screening on all patients who elect moderate sedation; screening includes but is not limited to review of vital signs, BMI, oxygen saturation, ASA classification, risk of obstructive sleep apnea, physical exam of head and neck, and auscultation of heart and lungs.
Initiate peripheral intravenous lines and withdraw blood as needed.
Elicit and answer questions regarding the surgical abortion procedure, risks, and aftercare.
Elicit and answer questions regarding return of menstruation and birth control use/side effects.
Inform patients of next steps and expectations in their surgical abortion appointment.
Review and sign informed consent forms for surgical abortion with patients before administering cervical preparation medication.
Assist the abortion provider throughout the surgical abortion including room set-up, rooming of patient, monitoring of patient vital signs, comforting the patient, and responding to emergencies.
Receive patients in the recovery room and assist in transferring patient from the procedure room to the recovery room as needed.
Create a warm, comforting environment in the recovery room.
Supervise patients in the recovery room including but not limited to taking vital signs, assessing pain level, evaluating bleeding, educating, and using clinical judgement to escalate concerns to the abortion provider.
Provide education to patients regarding all medications to be administered, including their desired effects, side effects and risks.
Provide education to patients regarding all medications to be administered, including their desired effects, side effects and risks.
Administer medications per Advanced Practice Clinician or physician order.
Discharge patients from the health center per abortion provider order.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

When working with an LVN in the recovery room during surgical abortion clinic, the RN is responsible for supervising all aspects of LVN work.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge/experience with EHR & EPM systems. Knowledge of spreadsheet software and word processing software preferred.

PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) ACCESS REQUIREMENT

As required for health care operations and patient treatment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

- Current California RN license.
- Current ACLS and BLS certificate.
- Reliable automobile transportation and a valid CA Driver's License and insurance preferred.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS

Direct patient care experience, preferably in women’s health/reproductive health care.
Knowledge of family planning and abortion procedures desired.
Experience in dealing with emergency situations desired.
Initiative to address communication problems with staff directly, constructively and with sensitivity.
Ability to deescalate challenging patient situations.
Commitment to patient-centered and quality health care.
Passion for working with low-income and culturally-diverse clients with an emphasis on prevention of illness and empowerment.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Pay Range: The wage scale reflects the compensation that a new employee can expect to receive if offered employment. The wage scale for this position is $53.00 -$63.33 per hour, based on relevant professional years of experience.

Planned Parenthood Northern California is an equal opportunity employer and works affirmatively to include diversity among its staff and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, income, marital status, or any other irrelevant dimension of diversity. PPNorCal values collaboration between employees of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We provide healthcare and education services to 137,000 adults and youth every year at 17 health centers located throughout 20 Northern California counties. Planned Parenthood Northern California offers high-quality, affordable health care to all, regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. We care. No matter what!

Our experienced and caring medical staff gives each patient honest information and personal attention. We provide a full range of services, including birth control, breast exams, cancer screenings, medication and in-clinic abortion, pregnancy testing and counseling, prenatal care, PrEP, and nPEP to prevent HIV infection, STI screening and treatment, vasectomy and infertility services, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and more.

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