Ambulatory Care Nurse - Part Time

Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. Our mission is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care services. We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.

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; be able to assist in identifying the changing needs of the health center; support the team concept of a health center staff; This position is part-time (3 days per week) and based in Annapolis, Maryland (Wednesdays & Thursdays) with required travel 1 day a week to Baltimore, Maryland (Fridays).

As a Registered Nurse with PPM, you will be a part of a passionate team that plays a vital role in the lives of others! And joining PPM means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, doctors, and clinic managers. 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

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

Works with volunteers, interns, and Medical Learners as applicable

Travel as assigned

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

Previous reproductive health, abortion care, gynecological or labor and delivery nurse experience preferred

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

Principles, practices, and methods of modern nursing techniques.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to perform and teach standard nursing functions

Possession of a valid State of Maryland License as a Registered Nurse.

Will be exposed to confidential information whose disclosure would be contrary to the best interest of the agency, the patient, facility and professional ethics.

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.

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.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Planned Parenthood of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin (ancestry), disability, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, or any other protected characteristics outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves or absence, compensation, and training.

PPM Requires COVID-19 Vaccination as part of Employment.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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