Rn - registered nurse

Job Details:

Job Location: Tucson Health Center 130 FP - Tucson, AZ

Salary Range: $32.64 - $34.96 Hourly

SUMMARY

Provides direct nursing care to clients during the surgical abortion procedure and for recovery care for post-surgical abortion period. The RN works in partnership with the Health Center Team to provide quality patient care and excellent customer service. Participates as a member of a team providing confidential, quality patient services, allowing patients to maintain a sense of dignity, trust and safety. Follows PPFA and the organization’s protocols, policies and procedures and any center-specific policies and procedures. Ensures productivity expectations, customer service and compliance standards are maintained. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties.

Clinic Working days:

Monday - Friday

GENERAL PRIORITIES

Procedure Room

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensures that any client who requests an abortion is aware that she may change her decision at any time.
• Assist physician and patient during abortion procedures.
• Ensure patient electronic records/charts and logs are completed.
• Notifies physician of any medical problem.
• May perform blood draws, TB testing, injections, including vaccines, basic ultrasonography.
• Dispenses medications to the client as directed by the abortion physician.

DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES

Recovery Room

• Monitor patients in recovery room.
• Maintains client statistics to be given to on-call staff.
• Maintains accurate inventory of all drugs that are dispensed in the recovery room.
• Completes appropriate cleanup of the recovery room at the end of each clinic.

General Responsibilities

• Practices nursing within the scope of a registered nurse and in accordance with agency protocols and policies.
• Provides education in a non-judgmental manner to patients by providing support and information on reproductive and sexual health issues.
• Consults with organization physician when deviates from standard medical protocols.
• Complies with all applicable state, OSHA, CLIA standards, infection control, safety, and DEA regulations.
• Understands and complies with policies regarding patient rights.
• Participate in health center staff meetings, trainings, quality improvement initiatives and emergency drills.
• Creates and maintains an environment of dignity and safety for patient sensitivity and privacy.
• Provides direct nursing care to clients. Provides on-call and health center coverage as scheduled.
• Ensures that all emergency equipment is available and in proper working order prior to each clinic.
• Understands and complies with all pharmacy policies.
• Provides health education for reproductive health issues as needed.
• Takes personal responsibility to remain informed about family planning methods, abortion issues and technology.

GENERAL ATTRIBUTES

• Outstanding moral character and commitment to neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with broad and diverse audiences.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems using good judgment and discernment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Proven project management skills and track record of delivering results on time.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in HRIS, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel to all health centers in service area and work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• RN license in the state where assigned.
• 1 year clinical healthcare experience.
• Must be able to prioritize.
• Good communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current BLS and ACLS Certificate from a hands on course.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Insurable driving record.