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Recovery Room Nurse

Our doors are open, and we are still providing care. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. We are a team of compassionate and dedicated staff members, and we will continue to open our doors to those who need it.

Are you worried about applying because you feel you dont meet every single requirement? At PPSAT we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace! If youre excited about a position but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the candidate PPSAT is looking for!

The challenges we face, past and present, only strengthen PPSAT's commitment to our communities and employees. Our work has staying power. Come join us one of the nation's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare.

Learn more: ppsatcareers.org

Why Planned Parenthood South Atlantic?

We are powerful educators, advocates and innovators for health care. Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work hand in hand with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. Were looking for passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to our mission.

Why This Role Matters

As a Recovery Room Nurse, you play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients before and after surgical procedures. Working closely with physicians, you will support surgical procedures and ensure that our health center delivers family planning and abortion services in accordance with established policies, protocols, and procedures. Your expertise and dedication will directly impact patient well-being and comfort.

Who You Are

A Registered Nurse, passionate about reproductive healthcare and committed to high quality healthcare access
Believe sexual health is essential to every persons overall health, well-being, and happiness.
Passionate about providing direct patient care in clinical abortion care.
Firm believer in providing non-judgmental care.
Experience working across a diverse service area.
Motivated by continuous learning and professional growth.

What You'll Do

Provide nursing care to the patients in recovery room in accordance with all PPSAT policies and procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
Assist and monitor patients in recovery room, including taking vital signs, administer medication, giving verbal and written aftercare instructions and birth control information.
Provide excellent customer service, eliciting client needs, and educating clients on PPSAT services and community resources.
Provides education in an non-judgmental manner to patients by providing support and information on reproductive and sexual health issues, including birth control methods and pregnancy options including abortion, STIs/HIV and safer sex.
Responsible for stocking recovery room with necessary supplies such as snacks, drinks, pads, brochures, and PPSAT consent/patient education sheets.
Assist with health center preparations and patient education as necessary and directed.
Prepare and administer medications per provider orders.
Maintain complete and accurate log of controlled substances administration.
Ensure patient charts and logs are completed and maintained in a timely, accurate and thorough manner, including staff signatures and initials where required.
Assist with the completion and documentation of Quality Control tasks, audits, and other quality assurance/management procedures as assigned.
Participate in health center staff meetings and emergency drills.
Assist Health Center Manager (HCM) in the development and implementation of new staff training. Participate in research activities, including recruitment and screening, as appropriate and as needed.
Establish and maintain IV access as needed.
Assist provider with routine procedures and emergencies during clinical sessions.
Participate in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Monitor emergency cart inventory and equipment log on a monthly basis for all routine and emergency expired medications and supplies per PPSAT protocol. Report any concerns to HCM or ND.
Take responsibility to remain informed about family planning methods, abortion options, services offered by PPSAT, and PPSAT protocols, policies, and procedures.
Maintain ACLS certification.
Establish and maintain IV access.
Prepare and administer IV medications per provider orders.
Assess patient during procedure and in recovery per protocols.
Assist provider with management of complications.
Use EHR to document consent form completely and appropriately.
Assist with scheduling abortion visit for patients receiving 72hour consent as needed.
Triage patient daytime emergency calls to ensure timely response and documents interaction in the EHR.
Consult with PPSAT clinicians and CMO for guidance on providing medical advice to patients as needed

Schedule:

Part-time position

Every Thursday 11am - 4pm

Every other Saturday 8am - 4pm

*Health Center closing hours vary depending on patient flow and recovery needs. Hours listed do not reflect the health center hours but are reflective of the actual clinical hours.

What You Get:

Exciting, mission-driven environment

The opportunity to work with a trusted leader in affordable, high-quality health care.

Knowledge of knowing you're advocating for inclusive non-judgmental care for all.

Compensation:

The hiring range for this position is $35.00 - $43.40 per hour with a Saturday differential of an additional $7.00 per hour. PPSAT's compensation philosophy is based on equity and transparency. Each job at PPSAT is assigned a pay grade built on market data. For an individual coming into PPSAT, we set a pay generally between the minimum and the midpoint of the pay grade. Starting offers are determined by the candidate's relevant experience and internal equity within the pay grade.

A complete application includes a cover letter and resume.

This position requires a background check once a job offer is extended to the final candidate. PPSAT does not discriminate in employment and understands the many barriers candidates may face when applying to jobs. One of those barriers is the criminal justice system and its effects on background checks. We understand that these barriers more often negatively impact BIPOC. A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, the seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions.

Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic (PPSAT), we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to keep it at the core of who we are. We are committed to a diverse workforce that welcomes an array of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion in teams, decision-making, policy, practice, and operations contributes to a sense of belonging that benefits our culture, our staff, our patients, and our community. At PPSAT, we are dedicated to learning, reducing and eliminating inequities, and developing best practices to dismantle systemic racism and the complex problems caused by it.

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer.

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