Abortion Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Planned Parenthood North Central States
Registered Nurse (RN) - St.Paul, MN
Starting salary for candidate who meets minimum requirements (Experience will be compensated): $29.80+
$3/hour evening, $1.50/hour weekend and/or $4/hour float differential provided when shift requirements are met.
Typical Schedule: 32 hours/week - all positions are benefits eligible.
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
About Us:
At Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS), we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That's why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of young people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.
Click here to learn more: Our Mission
What to expect:
Under direct supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Registered Nurse performs routine health center duties associated with a reproductive and sexual health program within the scope of RN licensure. Registered Nurses are responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and patient care as well as supporting the operations of the health center. Some of the responsibilities include conducting patient history review, performing & processing labs, providing contraceptive supplies, and unbiased education. They will also help with inventory and assist our Clinicians when needed. Provides excellent customer service. Performs related work as directed. Registered Nurses are advocates in implementing our mission of "To affirm the right to reproductive and sexual health and freedom for all by providing excellent care, trusted education, and fierce advocacy." They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.
Schedule: Work four shifts weekly from Monday to Friday, with a start time as early as 7:45 am and an end time as late as 5:00 pm. Additionally, one Saturday shift per month is mandatory.
Responsibilities:
This position will impact us with the following contributions:

• Interview and screen patients, conduct patient history review, document in electronic medical record, prepare patients for examinations/procedures. Assess, address or triage patient complaints. Monitor patient vital signs.
• Perform routine laboratory tests including venipuncture. Communicate lab test results. Assure appropriate follow-up of lab reports. Process receipt of incoming lab results.
• Provide factual patient education. Provide additional education in consultation with clinician or physician assessment. Including explanations of all FDA approved birth control methods. Provide unbiased specific instruction on the client's selected birth control method.
• Inform patients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and provide supporting materials and/or education for service based on the patients' needs.
• Provide factual, unbiased information to clients seeking abortion.
• Describe the difference between medication and surgical abortion.
• Refer patients per protocol, perform follow-up functions, and assure complete documentation of care plan.
• Follow all federal, state, and local laws regarding mandated reporting, abortion services, healthcare services, and HIPAA.
• Provide contraceptive supplies, medications including injectables, perform venipuncture, and manage patients with medical emergencies per PPNCS protocols Assure inventory control of clinic and contraceptive supplies including ordering, stocking, and tracking as assigned.
• Communicate PPNCS protocols, policy and procedures to clinicians and staff as appropriate. Assure clinic manuals are up to date (e.g., clinic, lab, safety, MS&G).
• Maintain a working knowledge of Planned Parenthood policies and procedures and apply these to patient and clinic services.
• Supervise nursing functions as delegated by the Health Center Manager or clinician/physician.
• All health center staff are expected to participate in the onboarding of new employees and supporting the cross-training of established employees.
• Follow all state laws regarding mandatory reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active RN license in state you are applying for the role
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers
• ACLS certification required before working independently in the recovery area (at sites providing moderate sedation)

Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA standards
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and create a positive environment that demonstrates PPNCS' commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Benefits:
This position is eligible for:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including:
  
  • Medical, Dental, Vision - With equity-based premium tiers
    
    • NICE HEALTHCARE - free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • PTO, Float holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • 403(b)
  • Eight weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance

Please note:
We require all PPNCS employees, volunteers, interns, and fellows to have a current, up-to date, COVID vaccine (Exemptions may be provided for medical, disability (ADA) or religious reasons.)
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
The position you are applying for is in a health center with direct patient care, therefore, if you were to be offered and accept employment, we would require the following documents from you prior to your first day of employment. Please do not bring this documentation to your interview - you will have forms to complete that require the documentation should you be offered the position.

• Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Tetanus shot documentation
• Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months
• CPR Certification

Planned Parenthood North Central States supports people of all ages in making responsible choices and planning their futures. We are an organization committed to creating and fostering an environment that leads to engaged employees, and we believe engaged employees results in satisfied customers and exceptional experiences. When you work for Planned Parenthood you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.
Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.
Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.
This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit, and depending on state law, requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.
Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)