Recovery Room Nurse (Part-Time)

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic • Fayetteville, NC

13d • $35 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Recovery Room Nurse to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality care to patients before and after surgical procedures, working closely with physicians to support these procedures and ensure the health center delivers family planning and abortion services in accordance with established policies and protocols. Your expertise will directly impact patient well-being and comfort.

Requirements

• RN license in the state of NC or compact member state.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to prioritize.
• Good communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Registered Nurse, passionate about reproductive healthcare and committed to high quality healthcare access.
• Believe sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health, well-being, and happiness.
• Passionate about providing direct patient care in clinical abortion care.
• Firm believer in providing non-judgmental care.
• Experience working across a diverse service area.
• Motivated by continuous learning and professional growth.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Will not consider candidates who need employer sponsorship now or who will need it in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the recovery room in accordance with all PPSAT policies and procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Assist and monitor patients in the recovery room, including taking vital signs, administering medication, giving verbal and written aftercare instructions and birth control information, and reporting signs or symptoms of post-abortion complications to the provider on duty.
• Provide excellent customer service, eliciting client needs, and educating clients on PPSAT services and community resources.
• Provide education in a non-judgmental manner to patients by providing support and information on reproductive and sexual health issues, including birth control methods and pregnancy options including abortion, STIs/HIV and safer sex.
• Responsible for stocking the recovery room with necessary supplies such as snacks, drinks, pads, brochures, and PPSAT consent/patient education sheets.
• Prepare and administer medications per provider orders; maintain a complete and accurate log of controlled substances administration.
• Ensure patient charts and logs are completed and maintained in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner, including staff signatures and initials where required.
• Participate in routine audits and other quality assurance/management procedures as assigned.
• Participate in health center staff meetings and emergency drills.
• Assist the provider and patient during abortion and medical procedures to include administering medications per provider orders, monitoring patient vital signs, and completing all required documentation per PPSAT protocol.
• Monitor emergency cart inventory and equipment log on a monthly basis for all routine and emergency expired medications and supplies per PPSAT protocol. Report any concerns to HCM or ND.
• Take responsibility to remain informed about family planning methods, abortion options, services offered by PPSAT, and PPSAT protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Take patient emergency calls from the answering service, contact patients, and document in EHR.
• Consult with PPSAT clinicians and CMO for guidance on providing medical advice to patients as needed.
• Support the confidentiality of all patients and make them feel comfortable over the phone.
• Triage patient daytime emergency calls to ensure timely response and document interaction in the EHR.
• Provide the North Carolina state-mandated informed consent in person to patients seeking abortion in accordance with state law.
• Ensure that all consent documentation is complete, accurate, and signed by all required parties.
• Assist with scheduling abortion appointments for patients receiving 72-hour consent as needed.

Benefits

• Exciting, mission-driven environment
• The opportunity to work with a trusted leader in affordable, high-quality health care.
• Knowledge of knowing you're advocating for inclusive non-judgmental care for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed