Registered Nurse (RN) - Rochester, MN
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Registered Nurse performs routine health center duties for a reproductive and sexual health program within the scope of RN licensure. The role provides patient care and customer service while supporting health center operations, including patient history review, laboratory work, contraceptive supplies, unbiased education, inventory, and assistance to clinicians. The nurse advocates for the organization’s mission and may perform other related duties as assigned. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Rochester, Minnesota health center. Travel is required during training to Mankato and the Twin Cities metro area; travel time is paid and mileage is reimbursed. The role is hourly and non-exempt, and is represented by SEIU. The anticipated pay range is $29.80–$39 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Training is paid and includes classroom learning, mock clinic activities, and shadowing shifts. The organization offers flexibility with start dates and hours per week during training, schedules issued six weeks in advance, and the option to pick up additional shifts, including at other locations. Shift differentials are offered for weekend, evening, float/travel, bilingual, and ultrasound work. Employees must meet immunization requirements, including documentation for Hepatitis B vaccination and titers, MMR, chickenpox, tetanus, and a tuberculosis PPD skin test no older than 12 months.
Requirements
- Active RN license in Minnesota.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate for healthcare providers.
- Meet the listed immunization documentation requirements: Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers; MMR vaccination records or proof of immunization; chickenpox vaccination records or proof of immunization; tetanus shot documentation; and a tuberculosis PPD skin test no older than 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Interview and screen patients; review patient histories, document in the electronic medical record, prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assess or triage complaints, and monitor vital signs.
- Perform routine laboratory tests, including venipuncture; communicate test results, follow up on laboratory reports, and process incoming lab results.
- Provide factual patient education, including explanations of FDA-approved birth control methods and unbiased instructions on a patient’s selected method.
- Inform patients non-directively about options in the event of an unintended pregnancy and provide relevant materials or education based on their needs.
- Provide factual, unbiased information to patients seeking abortion and explain the differences between medication and surgical abortion.
- Refer patients according to protocol, perform follow-up, and ensure complete documentation of care plans.
- Follow federal, state, and local laws and requirements concerning mandated reporting, abortion and healthcare services, and HIPAA.
- Provide contraceptive supplies and medications, including injectables; perform venipuncture; and manage medical emergencies according to organizational protocols.
- Control clinic and contraceptive supply inventory, including ordering, stocking, and tracking as assigned.
- Communicate organizational protocols, policies, and procedures to clinicians and staff as appropriate, and keep clinic manuals up to date.
- Maintain working knowledge of Planned Parenthood policies and procedures and apply them to patient and clinic services.
- Supervise nursing functions as delegated by the Health Center Manager or clinician/physician.
- Participate in onboarding new employees and cross-training established employees.
- Collaborate with and provide coverage at health centers in assigned neighborhoods as needed.
- Perform other related work as directed to support health center operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with equity-based premium tiers.
- Free virtual primary care through NICE Healthcare for employees enrolled in a medical plan, including services such as labs, x-rays, physical tests, virtual physical therapy, and medications; in-home services are available in qualifying locations.
- HealthiestYou virtual care for employees outside the NICE Healthcare network.
- Proximal Health services, including a $1,500 tax-free benefit when members select a designated provider for eligible services.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Continued education reimbursement up to $1,000 per year and two paid CEU days.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Paid time off accrued at a rate of .05769 per hour worked.
- Eight hours of paid volunteer time off annually.
- Eight paid federal holidays and two paid floating holidays.
- 403(b) retirement fund.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
- Pet insurance.
- Bereavement leave.
- Earned extended leave.
- Free Headspace app subscription.
- Time off to vote.
- Employee discounts on electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and select retailers and service providers.
- Paid training for health services positions.
- Shift differentials for weekend, evening, float/travel, bilingual, and ultrasound work.
- Travel reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
