Registered Nurse - OB GYN Ambulatory Care

Registered Nurse (RN)Provide compassionate nursing care to patients seeking abortion care. Support and enhance clinical and operational activities within the scope of knowledge, experience and training with a focus on quality, efficiency, and patient confidentiality. Responsible for providing support to providers in all clinic areas including intake, patient education, diagnostic ultrasound services, lab, pre-op, post-op/recovery, utility rooms and discharge.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPrepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room which has been prepped with supplies, instruments and equipment. reviewing and/or recording medical history; Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations. sterilizing medical instruments.Carries out Provider's orders regarding patient care. Facilitates dispensing of medications, birth control and controlled substances as directed by a physician.Performs ultrasounds for surgery patients, medical patients, and patient's undecided about surgery, and medical follow-up ultrasound testing. Observes screen during the scan to ensure the image produced is satisfactory for gestational purposes, adjusting equipment as required. Completes written documentation for use in medical treatment.Performs nursing duties in patient assessment, surgery, and recovery. Monitors pre- and post-surgical patients in recovery area, focusing on their medical and emotional needs.Inventories ultrasound room and recovery area supplies; informs Health Center Manager of stock levels. Keeps ultrasound and emergency equipment in good order by following operating instructions and notifies Health Center Manager if repairs or maintenance is needed.Maintains patient data in EMR/EHR and adheres to documentation standards to support efficient claims processing.Performs follow up duties on laboratory results and after patient procedures via letters and phone conversations.Participates in the rotating on call program to ensure patient questions and concerns are addressed when health centers are closed.Adheres to PPGP goals and policies regarding professionalism, minimizing patient wait time in the health center and on the phone, adhering to a system for addressing patient complaints, and implementing patient satisfaction surveys following each visit.Maintains confidentiality of all PPGP information, patient nonpublic personal information (NPI) and personal health information (PHI), as well as records directly or indirectly identifying any person currently or formerly receiving services from PPGP. Complies with PPGP confidentiality policies and procedures.May have occasion to work at other health centers in the Kansas City Metro area.Effectively interacts with co-workers and patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles and sexual orientations and treat individuals with respect and dignity.Strives to understand others' feelings and treats others with empathy, care, compassion, and respect.Organizational Compliance: Values and attends to rules, policies, and procedures and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, yet widely accepted, social standards.Demonstrate ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.RequirementsAssociate or Bachelor's degree in NursingCurrent RN License in KansasBLS or ACLS certificationAbility to work flexible hours, including Saturdays and eveningsPossess ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional postureExperience with electronic medical records systems required; prior working knowledge of Epic preferredMinimum of two years' experience in clinical setting; prior experience in surgical setting preferredMinimum of one year women's health care experience; prior experience with sonography preferredTravel throughout the affiliate as neededBilingual a plus$30.05 - $33.44 an hour$2.00/hour shift differential after 2:00 pm on Saturday37.5 hour work week, four 10 hour daysCommitment To Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)PPGP is wholly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We firmly commit to the creation of an environment that values racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, where all individuals feel they are treated fairly, respectfully, and are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our vision is to foster a workplace culture that is a safe space where all employees feel included and comfortable sharing their experiences. We demonstrate our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion when we:Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and AccountabilityEducate and Support the Development of our PPGP communityPractice Effective CommunicationFoster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP communityDemonstrate the Use of Inclusive PracticesDisplay the Ability to Cultivate BelongingEOE/AA—PPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+.The Work Of PPGPPlanned Parenthood Great Plains has been a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for more than 85 years, serving women, men, and families in communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Each year, we provide care to more than 30,000 people across our four-state region through in-clinic and telehealth appointments. We believe that every person deserves to have access to the resources and information they need in order to make decisions about their own health.PPGP's medical staff includes board certified OB/GYN and family medicine physicians, as well as advanced practice clinicians including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. PPGP's clinicians provide sexual and reproductive health care, perform examinations, and diagnose and treat infections. PPGP also provides comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, and our sister corporation, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, is a leading advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people in our region.PPGP believes that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.