Registered Nurse

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”   Provide compassionate nursing care to patients seeking abortion care. Support and enhance clinical and operational activities within the scope of knowledge, experience and training with a focus on quality, efficiency, and patient confidentiality. Responsible for providing support to providers in all clinic areas including intake, patient education, diagnostic ultrasound services, lab, pre-op, post-op/recovery, utility rooms and discharge.   Starting Salary Range: $34.00-$38.00 per hour
$2,500 sign on bonus is payable at the end of 60 days of successful employment. 13 paid holidays per year. No eligibility period. Full pay for the upcoming holiday week beginning December 21st.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room which has been prepped with supplies, instruments and equipment. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment, and reviews medications and allergies.  Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. 
• Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations.  Adheres to OSHA regulations when handling biological matter, disposing contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments. 
• As ordered by Providers, prepares laboratory specimens; performs basic laboratory tests on the premises. Conducts tests according to CLIA standards and adheres to OSHA regulations when handling biological matter. Carries out Provider’s orders regarding patient care.  Facilitates dispensing of medications, birth control and controlled substances as directed by a physician. 
• Performs ultrasounds for surgery patients, medical patients, and patient's undecided about surgery, and medical follow-up ultrasound testing. Observes screen during the scan to ensure the image produced is satisfactory for gestational purposes, adjusting equipment as required. Completes written documentation for use in medical treatment. 
• Performs nursing duties in patient assessment, surgery, and recovery. Monitors pre- and post-surgical patients in recovery area, focusing on their medical and emotional needs. 
• Educates patients regarding post-operative instructions, contraception, and follow-up exams. Provides clients with accurate information regarding PPGP services, including questions pertaining to contraception, options, and funding sources. Utilizes referral resources effectively, as needed.