Registered Nurse (RN)

DuPont Clinic•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the DuPont Clinic team, helping create a positive patient experience and ensure patient safety. The clinic is a referral center for all-trimester abortion and ultrasound-guided procedures, including care for abnormal or high-risk pregnancies and people with complex medical situations. The RN provides high-quality, trauma-informed, patient-centered care and supports bodily autonomy in an inclusive environment. The position offers opportunities to learn about ultrasound, abortion care, labor management, and gynecologic care. The RN reports to the Nurse Manager and may act as charge nurse after demonstrating competence. This is a full-time position scheduled four days per week, with a clinical week Monday through Friday, occasional on-call responsibilities, and no weekends. Some evening and night work may be required occasionally. The role includes mandatory virtual office meetings and occasional scheduled trainings and activities on non-clinical Fridays. The RN works in a fast-paced, multicultural, collaborative environment alongside physicians, advanced practice clinicians, medical assistants, patient care guides (doulas), and administrative staff. The role involves potential exposure to mechanical parts, chemicals, blood and body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials; protective equipment such as a facemask, gown, and/or gloves may be required. Employees must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B and seasonal influenza as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. The job requires working under stress, caring for multiple patients, critical thinking, and may require heavy lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

ADN, BSN, or MSN from an accredited School of Nursing.
At least 1 year of RN experience.
Active Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Flexibility with scheduling.
Ability to arrive at the clinic within 30 minutes when on call.
Ability to work under stress and manage care for multiple patients.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, which may include heavy lifting.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency in Spanish; native speaker preferred.
Experience in abortion care, obstetrics, reproductive health, and/or an operating room.
Experience providing sedation.
Knowledge of the political landscape involving abortion care.

Responsibilities

Maintain the highest level of trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
Provide clinical care, including history-taking, procedural and contraception counseling, procedural consents, and administration and dispensing of pre- and post-procedure medications through oral, vaginal, buccal, intramuscular, and intravenous routes.
Evaluate appropriateness of sedation and provide minimal to moderate sedation with appropriate monitoring and provider oversight.
Perform IV placement, blood draws, and point-of-care testing, including hemoglobin, urine pregnancy, urinalysis, and glucose testing, with accurate controls and documentation.
Maintain BLS and ACLS certifications; recognize and respond to emergencies by following protocols and assisting with or implementing standing or provider orders as appropriate.
Document accurately and promptly in paper charts and the Quickbase EMR.
Monitor and evaluate patients before, during, and after procedures.
Provide accurate patient education, including education about medications administered and dispensed.
Work with staff to ensure the clinic complies with applicable regulations.
Participate in team emergency drills, training, and meetings.
Perform routine checks of equipment, medications, and other supplies as needed.
Make routine patient follow-up calls and assist in responding to patient telephone calls related to care concerns.
Communicate effectively with all members of the patient-care team.
Assist with training and onboarding new staff as needed.
Participate in the after-hours on-call team according to DuPont protocol.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement projects.
Actively demonstrate, promote, and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Perform other duties as assigned.