Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Overview Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley (PPPSGV) has been proudly serving our community since 1933 and is one of the original Planned Parenthood affiliates in the nation. We provide reproductive health care, health education and advocacy from five health centers in Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Glendora, Highland Park, and Pasadena, in addition to a telehealth clinic. Our service area extends from Glendora to Glendale and from the San Gabriel mountains to the San Bernardino freeway, home to 24 communities and a diverse population of 1.4 million people. Today, PPPSGV sees over 60,000 patient visits per year and delivers over 15,000 opportunities for sex and relationship education in our schools and colleges. We offer safe and legal abortions and are committed to providing accurate, non-judgmental care and resources by helping patients overcome financial, transportation, and other barriers to care. We work with abortion funds and practical support networks to support our patients. Our abortion care has increased every year since 2018 with an average of 3,500 abortions per year. We saw close to 4,000 abortion patients in 2022 alone, including patients from out of state. Responsibilities Provide nursing and medical care to patients seeking reproductive healthcare. Travel primarily between the Pasadena and Baldwin Park health centers; may occasionally travel to Alhambra, Glendora, and Highland Park health centers depending on patient demand and agency needs. Review clients’ medical history and screen out those with contraindications to medication or procedural abortion. Perform gestational dating ultrasound (abdominal and transvaginal). Screen clients for contraindications to nitrous oxide and conscious sedation, including physical examination as indicated. Obtain IV access; administer conscious sedation and monitor patients throughout procedural abortion. Monitor post-abortion clients recovering IV sedation and those undergoing cervical ripening prior to a procedural abortion. Counsel clients regarding medication abortion, in consultation with the Advanced Practice Clinician. Respond to emergency situations as required. Provide clients with contraception and/or other medications according to standardized protocols. Educate clients in a non-judgmental, trauma-informed manner, supporting their autonomy. Document all client interactions in the medical record; responsible for accuracy of information entered. Follow PPPSGV RN Standardized Procedures and the PPPSGV Medical Protocols. Work directly on the Electronic Medical Record system for client information management (tracking, coding, charting, logs, etc.). Perform venipuncture and give injections. Perform moderate complexity lab tests (pregnancy tests, HIV rapid tests, hemoglobin, urinalysis). Check emergency equipment (oxygen, emergency kit, Ambu bag, defibrillator, anesthesia cart, Gomco suction unit). Educate clients regarding discharge instructions, contraception and annual health screenings. Be responsible for accuracy of controlled substances inventory each procedure day. Participate in emergency drills with health center staff. Assist with patient flow and cleanup at the end of the day. Identify and assist in resolving issues regarding staffing and equipment needs. Continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base. Demonstrate knowledge and accountability of quality regulations and standards. Be proactive in team development and problem solving. Support risk and quality management by proactively communicating identified risks to the supervisor to minimize risk when possible. As a mandated reporter, proactively communicate and identify risks to supervisor or appropriate agency to minimize risk when possible. Comply with PPPSGV’s Code of Conduct and maintain high professional and ethical standards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Non-Essential Functions As per diem employees, you will not work on a regularly scheduled basis and will work fewer than 20 hours per week; to retain active status, you must work at least two shifts or sixteen hours per month. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Education RN with current California license and current BLS certification. Experience One year of experience in reproductive or women’s healthcare preferred. Other Work in all areas of the health center; excellent customer service and commitment to high-quality care. Meet established agency quality and productivity metrics (e.g., visits per hour and RVU per hour). Communicate effectively with patients of all backgrounds; work in a team and also independently. Work flexible hours, including evenings and Saturdays. Chart using electronic medical records; assist in transferring patients; multi-task and adapt to change including technology advances. Commitment to the mission and goals of Planned Parenthood, including increasing access to abortion and reducing abortion stigma; commitment to quality healthcare; and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work. Compensation ranges from $47 to $54 per hour, plus benefits including 401(k) matching, Premium CALM account, Employee Assistance Program, paid sick leave, bereavement leave and leave of absence benefits. Additional Information PPPSGV is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We offer onboarding workshops and ongoing DEI opportunities through task forces, conferences, and staff retreats. We are an equal opportunity employer and may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about data processing, please contact us. 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