Registered Nurse (Part-Time)

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) has a simple mission: Care. No Matter What. PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health for more than 90 years and we strongly believe that all people deserve care no matter who they are, where they live, or who they love. As the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services, we educate families and empower youth to make responsible choices. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.
POSITION SUMMARY:Functions in a variety of roles including family planning, abortion services, on call nursing, and centralized services depending on the needs of the health center and training level. Provides patient care according to PPLM protocols and policies and the professional standards of the American Nurses Association. Complies with all regulatory requirements, including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments), Title X, CCDC (Centers for Disease Control), DEA, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Complies with all RN related documented workflows including the follow-up and referral procedures as outlined in PPLM’s Follow-up Manual. Acts as a role model and resource for health care assistants, volunteers, and interns while providing a supervising role. Works collaboratively with all health center staff and managers to contribute to a positive work environment. 
This position is part-time at 16 hours a week

Essential Responsibilities

• All Responsibilities are based on health center needs and training level
• Functions in some or all the following roles as determined by health center needs and training level:

Family Planning RN
• Provides injection, pregnancy test, and contraceptive sales visits as indicated
• Assists with the facilitation of emergent referrals as indicated
Recovery Room RN
• Performs patient admission, assessment, and discharge procedures per PPLM protocols
• Administers and dispenses prescribed medications
• Provides post-operative and contraceptive education
• Provides nursing care for expected vs. unexpected post-abortion outcomes
• Supervises and participates in clinic set-up, clean up, and re-stocking of the recovery room
• Establishes a collaborative, team relationship with and supervises all non-licensed staff, interns, and volunteers
On-Call RN: 
• Answers emergency patient calls in a timely manner while working with the answering service
• Determines patient needs and direct patient to emergency services as necessary. Follows up with patient as required
• Complies with all follow-up and documentation procedures as outlined in PPLM’s On Call Policy and Follow-up Manual
• Follows HIPPA guidelines and maintains confidentiality in all aspects of patient care
Procedure RN:
• Prepares patients for procedure
• Establishes eligibility of sedation, establishes/maintains IV access, and administers moderate sedation per protocol
• Supports and monitors patient during and after procedure (including vital signs)
• Provides assistance to the MD as needed and transports the patient to the recovery room
• Performs controlled substances counts before and after clinic with another staff RN
• Supervises and participates in clinic set-up, placing patients, room cleaning, and stocking supplies as needed
• Establishes and maintains a collaborative, team relationship with and supervises all non-licensed staff

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred
• Current Massachusetts RN license required
• CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification if required by role
• Strong clinical knowledge in sexual health and reproductive care
• Experience with and understanding of health equity and public health work related to Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team, develop and follow-through on ideas
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function as part of a medical team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted. Bend/reach/lift in clini