Nurse (Rn) - Dc

Nurse (RN) - DC

The DuPont Clinic is a referral center for all-trimester abortion and ultrasound-guided procedures, including for abnormal or high risk pregnancies, and for people with complex medical situations who may have difficulty accessing care. We provide the highest level of medical care and a private experience focused on the individual needs of each patient. The DuPont Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel comfortable.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the team creating the patient experience and ensuring patient safety. The RN has the highest standards for patient safety, is motivated to create a positive patient experience, strongly supports bodily autonomy, and, ideally, speaks a second language. This position also has the opportunity for learning, including ultrasound, abortion care, and gynecologic care. The RN reports to the Nurse Manager.

The hours for this position are variable four days a week (Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri), depending on the clinic schedule. RNs are expected to work about 32 hours a week, with some late nights and on-call 1-2 weeks in the month.

Essential Duties:

• Maintaining the highest level of trauma-informed patient-centered care
• Providing clinical care, including moderate sedation
• Evaluating patients prior to procedures
• Utilizing Quickbase EMR to input patient relevant information
• Performing appropriate monitoring before and after procedures
• Working with staff to ensure that the DuPont Clinic complies with all applicable regulations
• Participating in team emergency drills, training, and meetings
• Performing routine checks on equipment, medications, and other supplies, as needed
• Communicating effectively with all members of patient-care team
• Assisting with the training and on-boarding of new staff as needed
• Actively demonstrates, promotes, and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience required
• Active License RN in the District of Columbia
• Strong commitment to a person's autonomy
• Flexibility with scheduling
• Commitment to improving patient experience of care
• Curiosity and a desire to learn

Preferred:

• Native Spanish speaker, fully bilingual spanish speaker
• Abortion care, obstetrical, reproductive health, and/or operating room experience
• Experience providing sedation
• Knowledge of the political landscape involving abortion care

Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is part-time or full-time with a flexible schedule of 2-4 days per week, with occasional on-call responsibilities and mandatory attendance of virtual office meetings from home. Some night work may be required on an infrequent basis. No weekends.
• The position is subject to hazards: including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to mechanical parts and chemicals including odors.
• The worker at times is required to wear a facemask, gown, and/or gloves.
• The position has a likelihood of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials,
• All employees are required to be vaccinated as a condition to employment, subject to accommodation
• This position requires the ability to work under stress and handle multiple project deadlines.
• The position may require moderate lifting.
• Fast-paced, multicultural, collaborative work environment

Benefits and pay range:

• Salary: $47/hour
• Benefits package includes: health insurance, a retirement plan (with a company contribution starting the first of the quarter after 6 months of employment), periodic bonuses, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays.

The DuPont Clinic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.