Job Overview: Under the general direction of Charge Nurse and Director of Abortion Services, the RN will provide nursing care to PPM patients and perform nursing tasks necessary for efficient center operations to ensure high quality patient services and support, efficient patient flow, and a professional health care environment. The RN must display initiative and follow-through on duties with relatively little guidance; retain all confidentiality in client-related matters; be able to assist in identifying the changing needs of the health center; support the team concept of a health center staff; and maintain a professional working relationship with clinicians, co-workers, and clients.
This position is based in Baltimore, Maryland and will require travel 1-2 days a week to Annapolis, Maryland, as needed.Patient Care:- Provide empathetic and non-judgmental direct nursing care in all the health center areas as appropriate to scope of practice and with adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Workflow guidelines and Medical Standards and Guidelines.
- Conduct ultrasound, medical histories, counseling, vitals, lab, etc. as needed in all aspects of PPM services to insure patient flow and quality health care.
- Correctly enters patient information into Electronic Practice Management (EPM) system and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Maintains documentation of all patient care activities provided with adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Workflow guidelines and Medical Standards and Guidelines.
- Assist with patient notification and follow-up in accordance with PPM policies, the Medical Standards and Guidelines and under the direction of PPM providers
- Prepare and administer medications to patients per clinician's written orders, PPM standing orders protocols, and as allowed by scope of practice and PPM/State/Medical Board regulations.
Customer Service:- Demonstrates PPM customer service standards.
- Maintains excellent working relationship with other management staff and works cooperatively with health center personnel.
- Provides patients with opportunity to provide feedback through patient surveys and reviews.
- Provide service recovery for patients when needed
Health Center Operations:- Contributes to achieving health center productivity goals.
- Adhere to affiliate goals on internal and external customer service, wait time in clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.
- Prepares the recovery room for a surgical day with appropriate medications, patient information and equipment.
- Complies with agency Quality Assurance plan and guidelines and all pertinent government regulations including OSHA and CLIA.
- Attends in-services, staff meetings, and staff development activities as requested.
- Works with volunteers, interns, and Medical Learners as applicable.
- Travel as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:- Possession of a valid Maryland state, or Maryland endorsed, Registered Nurse license required.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Nurse required.
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment required.
- Active BLS/ACLS certification or willingness to obtain within 180 days of employment required.
- Previous reproductive health, abortion care, gynecological or labor and delivery nurse experience preferred.
- Willingness to support the mission of Planned Parenthood of Maryland.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently required.
- Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently desired but not required.
- Experience with obstetric sonography or willingness to learn.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution highly preferred.
Other:- Knowledge: Principles, practices, and methods of modern nursing techniques.
- Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or clients.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to perform and teach standard nursing functions.
- Licenses: Possession of a valid State of Maryland License as a Registered Nurse.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift 25 pounds. Ability to assist patient from tables to wheelchairs.
- Confidentiality: Will be exposed to confidential information whose disclosure would be contrary to the best interest of the agency, the patient, facility and professional ethics.
- Work With Others: Has contact with employees, patients and outside agencies, furnishing and obtaining information. Requires a cooperative and courteous attitude, as well as excellent phone and communication skills. Must be able to work as part of a team, willing to cross cover functions to optimize patient care and flow.
- OSHA Category: This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and airborne pathogens. All employees are required to have Rubella immunization and Tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment, with annual Tuberculosis screening thereafter; all employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B immunization at any time at no charge. Titers will be drawn to verify immunization.
Benefits:- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available first of the month following date of hire).
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Life, AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
$40 - $45 an hour
