Charge Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN)

Provide compassionate nursing care to patients seeking abortion care. Support and enhance clinical and operational activities within the scope of knowledge, experience and training with a focus on quality, efficiency, and patient confidentiality. Responsible for providing support to providers in all clinic areas including intake, patient education, diagnostic ultrasound services, lab, pre-op, post-op/recovery, utility rooms and discharge. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • 80% CLINICAL • Provide surgical and recovery room support on abortion service days as scheduled and PRN. • Administer medications to patients including pain medications, prophylactic antibiotics and procedural sedation. • Monitor orientation, vital signs and bleeding to determine patient stability and readiness for discharge. • Educate patients and support persons on after-care expectations and available support services. • Complete accurate documentation in Electronic Health Record system. • Consult with the physicians and advanced practice clinicians to confirm clinical accuracy and appropriateness of care plans. • Competently uses all patient information system software applications. • 20% ADMINISTRATIVE • Train newly hired center staff in clinical skills using in-class and hands on skill demonstration to build competency. • Manage infection prevention and emergency drills. • Assess competency levels of new staff through observation and skill checks • Complete annual, biannual and other required competency re-certifications for center staff. • Proactively collaborate with providers, health center management and other health center staff to ensure continuity of patient care. Competencies • Adapting and Developing: Encompasses having a growth mindset, being resilient and open to giving and receiving feedback. • Effective Execution:Demonstratesinitiative and regularly analyzes problems andidentifiessolutions. • Leadership: Coaches and develops talent throughout the affiliate, conveys a sense of purpose and enthusiasm for affiliate work, anddemonstratesa commitment to equity and inclusion. • Promotes Teamwork: Encourages and empowers colleagues, works effectively with others to achieve shared goals, and promotes open, honest communications. • Sets the Example: Takes responsibility for actions,decisionsand performance;demonstratesintegrity and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, widely accepted social standards. Requirements • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and active RN compact license in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas • Three to five years of direct patient care experience • One to three years supervisory experience • Demonstrated ability to train and develop health care professionals • Excellent written and verbal skills • Experience with Electronic Health Records, office applications including Word and Excel, and clinical skills including sedation, IV placement and phlebotomy management preferred • BLS certification required. ACLS and PALS certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already certified Preferred Qualifications • Experience in a surgical center or PACU • Experience conducting adult education or precepting • Prefer advanced knowledge of EPIC/EHR system $42 - $46 an hour 37.5 hour, 4 day work week including some Saturdays