• Provide nursing and medical care to patients seeking reproductive healthcare
• Travel primarily between the Pasadena and Baldwin Pak health centers. May occasionally be asked to travel to Alhambra, Glendora, and Highland Park health centers depending on patient demand and agency needs
• Review client’s 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 exam as indicated
• Obtain IV access
• Administer conscious sedation, support and monitor patient 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 medication 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 all information entered
• Follow PPPSGV RN Standardized Procedures and the PPPSGV Medical Protocols
• Work directly on Electronic Medical Record system for the electronic management of client information including but not limited to client 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 on controlled substances inventory each procedure day
• Participate in emergency drills with health center staff
• Assist with patient flow and clean up 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 clear 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 supervisor in order to minimize risk when possible
• As a mandated reporter, proactively communicate and identify risks to supervisor or appropriate agency in order to minimize risk when possible
• Comply with PPPSGVs Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations

Non-Essential Functions:

• As a per diem employees, you:
  • will not work on a regularly scheduled basis
  • will work less than twenty (20) hours per week
  • are required to work at least two (2) shifts or sixteen (16) hours per month to retain your active status
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• One year of experience in reproductive or women’s healthcare preferred

PPPSGV is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We offer a series of workshops during employee onboarding and throughout the year. We also provide additional opportunities to get involved in our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work through various task forces, conferences, and staff retreats.

We are a prominent team of passionate health experts who adhere to the highest standards as we collaborate and care for people without judgment. As we stand in solidarity with communities of color, we demand greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our organization.

Join our team and be part of a powerful movement to shape the future of sexual and reproductive health!

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Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.