Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Planned Parenthood of Central and Western NY
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) Buffalo, NY
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Health ServicesJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionRoe v. Wade is
overturned. Abortion remains legal in New York State. Our doors are
still open. Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York will
continue to provide the expert care, education and resources you've
come to rely on including abortion. Planned Parenthood stands for
care. And we won't give up. Not now. Not ever.Registered
NurseBuffalo, NYBeing a nurse at Planned Parenthood is more than
just a job. Its an opportunity to support a mission while providing
high-quality health care to patients eager for your expertise.We
offer: On the job training in the latest methods of reproductive
and sexual health Generous benefits package including Paid Time Off
(PTO), 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision A
predictable schedule with ten paid holidays and no overnights Free
on-site parking An understanding of the importance of balancing
work and family life A focus on education and prevention A focus on
high-quality, evidence-based practice Patients who need you and
choose you for your expertise The opportunity to work in a
certified National Health Service CORP (NHSC) health center and
participate in their loan repayment programAt Planned Parenthood we
believe 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, LGBTQ
identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other
underrepresented groups to apply. In support of our mission,
theRNwill provide direct clinical care offered through several
programs from family planning to surgical services ensuring
patients receive professional services in a timely manner. This
position plans, directs and evaluates total nursing care for the
treatment of all patients. The Registered Nurse also performs
routine laboratory testing including blood draws.Essential
FunctionsHealth Center Practice
- Accurately records data in the electronic health record
regarding the patients health history including obstetric,
gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, family health and
psycho-social backgrounds
- Performs routine vital signs and lab tests such as weight,
blood pressure, urine, hemoglobin, pregnancy test and venipunctures
as necessary
- In an objective, unbiased manner, discusses pregnancy options
and offers appropriate referrals and description of services
- May duplicate labels for contraceptive pills according to the
orders written in the chart
- Assumes legal responsibility in conjunction with Planned
Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) for proper ordering,
handling and distribution of medications and supplies in compliance
with State and Federal laws and with appropriate orders from the
assigned clinician
- Performs routine injections as directed by clinician
- Assists providers with abortion procedures and acts as a
support to the patient
- Sterilizes instruments
- Monitors patients in the recovery room
- Sets up and cleans procedure and utility rooms
- Maintains appropriate stock of supplies in exam rooms
- Performs quality controls as directedCounseling and Education
- Provides information and counseling on reproductive services;
abortions, sterilization, as well as family planning methods: oral
contraceptives, IUCs, diaphragms, cervical caps, condoms, vaginal
spermicide, sponges, natural family planning, etc.; coordinates
follow up visits with the clinicians as needed
- Provides information and counseling in areas of health
maintenance and reproductive care such as nutrition, infertility,
sexuality, family planning, breast self-awareness, menopause, HIV
antibody testing and safe sex techniques
- Learns and uses information about how the needs of diverse
patients can be sensitively met (LGBTQ individuals, varying
cultures/practices, survivors of sexual assault, etc.)Other
Accountability Activities
- May participate in the quality improvement program; follows up
and reports all complications to the Compliance Quality & Risk
Management (CQRM) department
- Accepts individual and joint responsibility for, participates
in and works to achieve productivity, customer service and capacity
goals as set by PPCWNY
- Travels to other sites throughout the coverage area via their
own transportation to perform nursing duties as directed by the
Health Center Manager and Clinician
- Participates in the orientation of new health center nurses,
providing observational experience for medical and nursing
students; may assist with nursing staff orientation and in-service
education
- Stocks rooms and ensures that needed supplies and equipment are
on hand; contacts the appropriate person(s) before supplies of any
kind are depleted
- Shows respect to patients and co-workers for differences in
backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints and needs in areas such as
ethnicity, race, gender, creed and sexual
orientationRequirementsQualifications
- RN with current New York State license required
- Practical Nursing Completion, Diploma, or Associates Degree in
Nursing; BSN preferred
- One year of nursing experience preferred
- Experience with GYN care highly desirable
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff,
ability to work in a fast-paced environment; able to juggle
multiple priorities a must
- Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and
written)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to multiple
sites, as needed
- Must have a reliable source of transportation and a valid NYS
drivers license not in jeopardy of being revoked
- Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have experience
delivering care and services to a racially and ethnically diverse
service populations
- Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have proficiency in one
of the following languages, including but not limited to: Spanish,
Nepali, Arabic, and Swahili
- A commitment to PPCWNYs mission, vision and values along with a
commitment to providing services to a diverse range of clients and
to the goals of PPCWNY is essentialWork ScheduleThis is a full-time
position on day shift, Monday Friday with rotating
Saturdays.CompensationThe minimum starting rate for this position
is $29.50/hour BenefitsWe offer a generous benefits package
including health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan
with company match.Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New
York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified
individual with disability.We are committed to workforce diversity
and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. To that end, we
strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ identifying individuals,
people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to
apply.
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