Registered Nurse, Southeast Region

Planned Parenthood of Michigan•Ann Arbor & Flint, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse uses advanced skills gained through training and experience to provide quality patient care in collaboration with a team of physicians, clinicians, and medical assistants. This role provides regular nurse coverage in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, adhering to the Medical Standards and Guidelines for nursing practice and Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) established policies and procedures. The nurse delivers patient-centered and trauma-informed care to all patients, supporting the "Care, No Matter What" mission. Planned Parenthood of Michigan has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all eligible employees.

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: Associates Degree in Nursing.
Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.
Demonstrated commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission, vision and values.
Commitment to advancing race(+) equity in one's work: interest in expanding knowledge about the role that racial inequity plays in our society.
Awareness of multiple group identities and their dynamics; bring a high level of self-awareness about personal identity, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and directly as well as hear and act on feedback related to identity and equity.
Strong sense of accountability to diversity, equity and inclusion principles and practices.
Understand of the impact of identity dynamics on organizational culture.
Commitment to Planned Parenthood's In This Together service ethos, workplace values, and service standards.

Responsibilities

Utilizes available resources such as the Planned Parenthood Medical Standards and Guidelines, and affiliate clinical procedures to establish a plan of care specific to each patient’s needs.
Effectively and accurately communicates with patients, providing patient-centered anticipatory guidance and discharge teaching.
Reviews patient’s medical history to ensure appropriateness of care.
Administers mild and moderate sedation under the direct supervision of a physician.
Adheres to all policies and procedures related to medication management.
Maintains accurate inventory of all controlled substances, clearly documenting dose counts as they are administered or wasted.
Delivers adjunct and non-pharmaceutical pain management to patients undergoing reproductive health procedures.
Performs and documents clinical assessments prior to, during, and following procedures.
Uses the information collected via these assessments to guide each patients care.
Performs routine nursing tasks including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, placing IV catheters, performing blood draws, providing patient education and support.
Assess patient’s readiness for discharge following sedation and reproductive health procedures.
Prepares and dispenses medications for at-home use, such as oral contraceptive pills or antibiotics, to patients with a provider order.
Delegates appropriate patient care tasks and oversees care provided by non-licensed staff.
Completes accurate, thorough, real-time medical record documentation.
Contributes to the maintenance of the clinical environment through performing regular audits, ordering and restocking medications and other clinical supplies as directed.
Promotes patient and team satisfaction by employing efficient practices and workflows.
Maintains professional competence, including BLS certifications.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.