Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is seeking a
Registered Nurseto join our Clinical Services team. This is a per diem position for up to about 21 hours per week depending on operational need. The position will be based at ourUtica, NY health center and will be expected to float to our health center in Rome.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team providing medical care, the RN is responsible for administering medications, interviewing patients, obtaining complete medical history, provides education about human sexuality, family planning, abortion, colposcopy, LEEP and general health education, as applicable. The RN provides direct nursing care to clients during the surgical abortion procedure and for recovery care for post-surgical abortion period.
This is an exciting and important time at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York . We are building on our strength with dynamic new leadership, talented staff members, engaged donors and activists, and amazing community partners. We are determined to thrive and grow in these times of transition and resistance. Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) stands strong as a trusted provider of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care, an accurate source of sexual health information, and a steadfast partner in the ongoing fight to achieve sexual and reproductive justice, especially health and racial equity. Working at PPGNY is more than a job. It is an opportunity to help ensure that all New Yorkers have access to affordable, high-quality sexual and reproductive health care and evidence-based education programming so they can lead healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. We approach our work through a reproductive justice lens, seeking to break down the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the health care and information they need and deserve.What a Registered Nurse does:- SRH Clinical Care (35%)
- Reviews the patient health history for completeness and records findings. Alerts APC regarding critical information about the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, and other current or past medical or social problems.
- Provides care to patients receiving family planning, abortion, colposcopy, LEEP, and other GYN services according to PPGNY medical policies and procedures under the direction of APC, or physician.
- Accurately documents and administers medications as ordered by the provider and provides associated teaching.
- Documents competently in the electronic medical record using the correct PPGNY templates and forms.
- Arranges for interpreters for patients with communication barriers.
- Collaborates with members of a multi-disciplinary health care team amp; provides care within New York State RN scope of practice.
- Assists in promoting optimum center operations, excellent patient service and compliance with both agency and funding source policies and regulations.
- Participates in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established goals for productivity.
- Adheres to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.
- Assists in the orientation and training of new RN/LPN or unlicensed medical personnel on the center team as needed.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
- ICA Patient Care (10%)
- Assists in abortion service in a variety of functions including abortion counseling, POC room, float and assisting in procedure room. Manage the ICA Recovery Room. When acting in this capacity, you are responsible for continuous monitoring and care of patients after they leave the procedure room.
- Patient Education (20%)
- Provides health education and nursing care related to family planning, reproductive health, abortion service, transgender health services, and STI’s to all clients.
- Provide accurate patient centered, non-judgmental, education according to MSamp;G and signs informed consent related to visit.
- Lab and Quality Assurance Activities (15%)
- Performs laboratory tests as ordered, completes laboratory requisitions, packages labs for transport according to PPGNY lab procedures. Performs daily controls per lab protocols.
- Follows all safety and security procedures and guidelines.
- Participates in agency infection prevention and quality control initiatives and protocols.
- Follow up and Care Coordination (10%)
- Notifies patients of laboratory results and educates regarding clinician plan for follow up.
- Screens and follows up on patient phone calls in collaboration with center APC or PPGNY physicians.
- Maintenance of Clinical Skills and Competencies (10%)
- Performs and maintains job duties within scope of practice