Registered Nurse- AB Clinic (32 hours)

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. They provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in six health centers across the state. At PPAU, care is approached with compassion and a constant desire to improve, helping adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds lead healthy lives. This position, in collaboration with the affiliate Surgical Director and Medical Director, provides quality clinical and counseling services on all aspects of reproductive health, including contraception, abortion, and reproductive health. As a member of the clinic Team, the Registered Nurse participates in the development and implementation of processes to provide quality patient care in accordance with Agencyâ€™s protocols, policies and procedures. This role specifically works in an abortion clinic. PPAU is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and encourages people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Requirements

Current RN Utah license
Bachelors, ADN or diploma in Nursing

Nice To Haves

Surgical experience preferred not required
Current ACLS certification preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Adheres to, complies with, and demonstrates support for the mission, policies, and procedures of the Agency.
Addresses problems positively and listens non-defensively.
Maintains appropriate patient and staff confidentiality.
Attends and actively participates in team meetings and other meetings as required.
Represents the Agency positively to the public and in the community.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
Treats all patients, visitors and co-workers with respect and dignity.
Arrives at work on time and completes agreed upon schedule.
Maintains open lines of communication.
Provides accurate information enabling the client to make informed choices.
Collaborates with other members of the health care team on patient care standards and enhancement of efficient clinical operations.
Participates with team members in the hiring, training and performance review of new employees.
Acts as a resource for other team members providing technical assistance when requested/ indicated.
Participates in student training.
Maintains clinical systems, i.e., abnormal lab follow-ups to assure agency compliance with protocol.
Maintains awareness of clinic financial and patient data.
Complies with Agency policies and procedures at all times.
Complies with appropriate Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
Assess the client, taking an accurate and relevant medical, sexual and social history.
Provide accurate information on all contraceptive methods, enabling the client to make informed choices.
Provide accurate information on abortion procedures, tailoring education to fit the needs of the patient.
Provide informed consent for abortion services, as indicated.
Provide pre-op teaching and medication, as indicated.
Provide moderate sedation services, as indicated.
Maintain ACLS certification.
Provide recovery room services, as indicated.
Recognize emergency situations and act to ensure the health and safety of the patient.
Perform, order and interpret diagnostic tests within the scope of the medical standards and guidelines.
Communicate patient health concerns, lab results, or other issues to the appropriate medical provider.
Document client encounters promptly and accurately.
Complete tasks that support patient care such as phone consultations and patient follow-up.
Participate in the on call emergency phone rotation.
Participate in continuing medical education as necessary for licensure.
Recognize ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing abortion care to women and their significant others.
Assist other staff as needed.
Demonstrate respect for diversity in daily activities.
Accept direction and supports agency objectives, goals and values.
Other duties as required/ requested.