Registered Nurse (FT)

Planned Parenthood of Central & Western New York•West Seneca, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families, with respect and without judgment. In support of this mission, the Registered Nurse provides direct clinical care across programs ranging from family planning to surgical services, ensuring patients receive professional services in a timely manner. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care for women throughout the life cycle, as well as male patients, and performs routine laboratory testing, including blood draws. The RN records patient health histories in the electronic health record; takes vital signs and performs routine tests; provides counseling and education on reproductive health and related services; supports clinicians during procedures; and handles medications, supplies, instruments, and clinical spaces in accordance with applicable requirements. The role may also involve quality improvement, orientation and education activities, agency initiatives, and other assigned projects. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based in a standard health center environment. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends. The role may require travel to multiple agency locations. Compensation is $32.30 to $39.46 per hour, with actual compensation determined by experience and other factors permitted by law. PPCWNY offers generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision options, a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, and a 401(k) with match.

Requirements

Practical Nursing completion, a nursing diploma, or an Associate’s Degree in nursing; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Current New York State RN license.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to multiple sites as needed.
Commitment to PPCWNY’s mission, vision, and values, and to serving a wide range of clients and advancing PPCWNY’s goals.
Ability to lift 10 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Sufficient mobility to perform the essential functions, with or without an accommodation.
Ability to travel to all agency locations as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
One year of nursing experience preferred.
Experience with gynecological care highly desirable.
Proficiency in two or more languages sought.

Responsibilities

Record patient health-history information in the electronic health record, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, family health, and psychosocial backgrounds.
Perform routine vital-sign measurements and laboratory tests, including weight, blood pressure, urine, hemoglobin, pregnancy tests, and venipunctures as needed.
Discuss pregnancy options objectively and without bias, and provide appropriate referrals and descriptions of services.
Duplicate contraceptive-pill labels according to orders in the chart when needed.
Assume legal responsibility with PPFA for proper ordering, handling, and distribution of medications and supplies in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and clinician orders.
Perform routine injections as directed by a clinician.
Assist providers with abortion procedures and support patients during care.
Sterilize instruments, monitor patients in the recovery room, and set up and clean procedure and utility rooms.
Maintain appropriate supplies in exam rooms and perform quality controls as directed.
Provide information and counseling on reproductive services, abortion, sterilization, and family-planning methods; coordinate follow-up visits with clinicians as needed.
Provide information and counseling on health maintenance and reproductive care, including nutrition, infertility, sexuality, family planning, breast self-awareness, menopause, HIV antibody testing, and safe-sex techniques.
Learn and use information about meeting the needs of diverse patients sensitively.
May participate in the quality improvement program and follow up on and report complications to the CQRM department.
Work individually and jointly toward PPCWNY productivity, customer-service, and capacity goals.
Participate in orientation for new health center nurses and provide observational experience for medical and nursing students; may assist with nursing staff orientation and in-service education.
Stock rooms and ensure needed supplies and equipment are available; contact appropriate personnel before supplies run out.
Participate in affiliate initiatives and complete other assigned projects or studies.
Maintain awareness of organizational projects and initiatives in the annual plan and participate as appropriate.
May serve as a resource contact for information distribution or equipment and supply ordering.
Show respect for patients and co-workers with differing backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints, and needs.