Graduate Nurse - EVENING SHIFT - Emergency Nursing

Registered Nurse

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England is one of the region's largest and most trusted providers of reproductive health care. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide, the outstanding sexual health education we deliver, and our strong commitment to social justice. Together, we'll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights for all people.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for supporting clinical and administrative functions at the Health Center in a way that ensures high-quality care for our patients. The Registered Nurse provides direct and support services to patients in a manner consistent with clinical protocol and the organization's mission and values.

Ensures high-quality direct patient interactions based on empathy for the sensitive issues facing our patients and an understanding of the diversity of those using our services

Ensures this information is appropriately charted in the record and communicated to the clinician or physician.

Provides education to patients as appropriate in family planning services, birth control methods, sexually transmitted infections, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), laboratory testing, and pregnancy options counseling

Ensures all lab procedures are carried out in accordance with safety and medical protocols

Ensures all specimens are collected, packaged, recorded, and sent to the lab in accordance with established quality control standards

Manages the lab space to ensure supplies are up-to-date and are maintained according to quality control standards

Once trained, oversees patient care in recovery area in abortion centers with emphasis on patient safety and comfort including starting, maintaining, and removing IVs, administering medication, and providing patient education

Once trained, provides sedation services for procedural abortion under the direct supervision of a physician or advanced practice clinician

Travels to other procedural abortion sites at the affiliate to provide recovery room and/or sedation nursing coverage

Manages medical emergencies and consults with physicians or advanced practice clinicians as needed during same

Assists the clinician or physician with procedures, as necessary

Ensures all supplies are restocked and all equipment is cleaned according to quality control standards

Participates in providing all PPSNE medical services including medication and procedural abortion care

Provides client education, pregnancy options counseling, and provides support to the patient during abortion procedures, assists the provider, and provides medical oversight for procedural abortion patients while in recovery

Under an APRN, CNM, PA or MD/DO, will follow up on laboratory and imaging results per PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&G)

Assists with health center follow up and patient triage, both at the home site and remote support for other health centers

Facilitates health center medical emergency drills both at the home site and at other centers

Maintains clinical quality assurance standards as set forth by PPSNE

Participates in health center efforts to achieve established productivity and revenue cycle goals

Routinely gathers data related to Quality Improvement procedures and, in conjunction with Clinician and/or Center Manager, ensures the center is within legal compliance

Completes all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and standard practices in the areas of customer service, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs

Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with diplomacy and tact

Travels to other procedural abortion sites (West Hartford, New Haven, New London, Stamford and Providence) at the affiliate to provide recovery room and/or sedation nursing coverage as needed

Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required

Must be able to work mornings, evenings, some weekends and have a reliable form of transportation

Interacts effectively and builds trust with a diversity of people and has demonstrated an ability to effectively work across differences. Communicates clearly and directly, continually able to hear, reflect, and act on feedback related to identity and equity with the aim to learn

Graduation from a recognized school of nursing

Current state RN license, in good standing

Sexual and reproductive health experience highly desirable

Schedule: Monday-Friday at least 1 Saturday per month (may include travel to surrounding health centers), additional shift pay available

$Due to our commitment to pay equity, PPSNE does not negotiate salaries

PPSNE is committed to equal opportunity in all areas of its operations, including patient care and employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected category. Health, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, a flexible spending account, wellness program and more.