Registered Nurse

 

Education / Certification Requirements: Current State of Virginia Registered Nurse; current BLS certification

Additional Qualifications:  Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; Previous experience in reproductive health care, abortion care, and/or ambulatory surgical centers are preferred. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the following): 

• Perform all tasks according to VLPP Medical Standards and Guidelines as well as relevant HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, ASC and other regulatory requirements, including infection control standards and security guidelines.
• Serve as a Recovery Room and/or IV / Sedation nurse on procedure days. The nurse may also be performing ultrasounds, patient histories and providing education/consent as needed. Will be responsible for clearing the recovery room and assuring the rooms are stocked and ready for patient care.
• Completes pre-sedation patient assessments and prepares patients for procedures, including collecting baseline vitals and IV starts.
• Supervise patient recovery area following procedures according to MS&G standards including assessing for stability for discharge and alerting clinician to any signs of complication. Provide discharge instructions to patients, including: what to expect after an abortion and/or sedation, review of emergency precautions and how to contact VLPP staff in case of emergencies, contraceptive education, additional support resources, etc.
• Prepares recovery room including cleaning and stocking supplies and equipment prior to each clinic session and between patients; monitor inventory and report supply needs to Health Center Manager
• Prepare medications for administration per physician’s instructions including drawing up and labeling lidocaine and/or saline; count/co-sign narcotics records as necessary.
• Coordinate and/or administer emergency procedures as needed and per provider’s instructions. Perform inventory of crash carts and complete any additional Quality Assurance tasks ( ex. ASC logs, checking oxygen, monthly emergency carts, AED, etc).
• May provide support to patients calling with concerns after their care at VLPP through the Clinical Consultation Line as needed.
• Perform accurate and thorough medical record documentation in patient records as required per MS&Gs.

Benefits include:

• 401k matching
• Employer Assistance Program

Who We Are

At Planned Parenthood our mission is to ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures. Founded in 1916, Planned Parenthood is a trusted health care provider, educator, and passionate advocate here in the U.S. as well as a strong partner to health and rights organizations around the world. Each year, Planned Parenthood delivers vital sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people.

A Key Role in Public Health 

Community is the heart of Planned Parenthood and we strive to be good neighbors in partnership with on-the-ground health and rights organizations. Our expert health care professionals are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and affordable care. No matter what. As a leader in sexual and reproductive services, Planned Parenthood is proud to serve the diverse needs of local communities through a national network of more than 600 health centers operated by our affiliates.

Planned Parenthood health centers provide a wide range of services — namely preventive care,  including birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and screenings for cervical and other cancers. Our dedicated doctors, nurses, and support staff take time to not only talk with patients, but to see them for who they are as individuals and support the life they envision for themselves.