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.

80% CLINICAL

Provide surgical and recovery room support on abortion service days as scheduled and PRN.  

Administer medications to patients including pain medications, prophylactic antibiotics and procedural sedation. 

Monitor orientation, vital signs and bleeding to determine patient stability and readiness for discharge. 

Educate patients and support persons on after-care expectations and available support services. 

Complete accurate documentation in Electronic Health Record system. 

Consult with the physicians and advanced practice clinicians to confirm clinical accuracy and appropriateness of care plans. 

Competently uses all patient information system software applications. 

 

20% ADMINISTRATIVE

Train newly hired center staff in clinical skills using in-class and hands on skill demonstration to build competency.

Manage infection prevention and emergency drills. 

Assess competency levels of new staff through observation and skill checks

Complete annual, biannual and other required competency re-certifications for center staff. 

Proactively collaborate with providers, health center management and other health center staff to ensure continuity of patient care. 

Adapting and Developing: Encompasses having a growth mindset, being resilient and open to giving and receiving feedback.    

Effective Execution: Demonstrates initiative and regularly analyzes problems and identifies solutions.    

Leadership: Coaches and develops talent throughout the affiliate, conveys a sense of purpose and enthusiasm for affiliate work, and demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion.    

Promotes Teamwork: Encourages and empowers colleagues, works effectively with others to achieve shared goals, and promotes open, honest communications.    

Sets the Example: Takes responsibility for actions, decisions and performance; demonstrates integrity and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, widely accepted social standards.   

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and active RN compact license in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas 

Three to five years of direct patient care experience 

One to three years supervisory experience 

Demonstrated ability to train and develop health care professionals

Excellent written and verbal skills 

Experience with Electronic Health Records, office applications including Word and Excel, and clinical skills including sedation, IV placement and phlebotomy management preferred 

BLS certification required. ACLS and PALS certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already certified 

Experience in a surgical center or PACU  

Experience conducting adult education or precepting  

Prefer advanced knowledge of EPIC/EHR system 

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·         Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and Accountability

·         Educate and Support the Development of our PPGP community

·         Practice Effective Communication

·         Foster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP community

·         Demonstrate the Use of Inclusive Practices

·         Display the Ability to Cultivate Belonging

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has been a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for more than 85 years, serving women, men, and families in communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Each year, we provide care to more than 30,000 people across our four-state region through in-clinic and telehealth appointments. We believe that every person deserves to have access to the resources and information they need in order to make decisions about their own health.

PPGP serves people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. PPGP’s medical staff includes board certified OB/GYN and family medicine physicians, as well as advanced practice clinicians including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. PPGP’s clinicians provide sexual and reproductive health care, perform examinations, and diagnose and treat infections. PPGP also provides comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, and our sister corporation, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, is a leading advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people in our region.