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 Hourly Rate: $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 holiday pay for 1 week over the winter holidays.
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.
Inventories ultrasound room and recovery area supplies; informs Health Center Manager of stock levels. Keeps ultrasound and emergency equipment in good order by following operating instructions and notifies Health Center Manager if repairs or maintenance is needed.
Maintains patient data in EMR/EHR and adheres to documentation standards to support efficient claims processing.
Performs follow up duties on laboratory results and after patient procedures via letters and phone conversations.
Participates in the rotating on call program to ensure patient questions and concerns are addressed when health centers are closed.
Adheres to PPGP goals and policies regarding professionalism, minimizing patient wait time in the health center and on the phone, adhering to a system for addressing patient complaints, and implementing patient satisfaction surveys following each visit.
Maintains confidentiality of all PPGP information, patient nonpublic personal information (NPI) and personal health information (PHI), as well as records directly or indirectly identifying any person currently or formerly receiving services from PPGP. Complies with PPGP confidentiality policies and procedures.
May have occasion to work at other health centers in the Kansas City Metro area.
Competencies
Adapting and Developing
Growth Mindset: People with a growth mindset believe that they can improve their skills and knowledge with effort, which they can apply to improving the organization’s patient care, financial performance and KPIs. They are more likely to see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
Feedback: Regularly gives and receives feedback to improve individual, team, and organizational performance in a manner that creates a culture of trust.
Resilience: Capacity to remain flexible in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors when faced with disruptions, or extended periods of pressure, in order to emerge from difficulty stronger, wiser, and more able.
Initiative: Takes proactive steps to improve personal, team, and organizational performance within the bounds of policies and procedures without waiting for direction.
Analyzes Problems and Identifies Solutions: Uses critical thinking to assess challenges, consider diverse perspectives, and develop practical solutions.
Coaches and Develops Talent: Shares experience, provides constructive feedback, and encourages reflection to maximize performance and realize potential. Coaches, trains, and guides team members to foster learning and personal growth.
Motivate Others: Conveys a sense of purpose and enthusiasm that engages others and creates an environment where people are inspired to do their best.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion through observable behaviors, setting an example for others, and participating in affiliate initiatives. Engages in personal and professional development on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Lifts People Up: Encourages and empowers colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
Collaborates with Others: Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals through communication, valuing diverse perspectives, and contributing to collective success.
Fosters Communication: Promotes open, honest communication to ensure clarity, trust, and alignment toward shared goals.
Personal Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions, decisions, and performance to ensure reliability and support team success. Acknowledges mistakes and takes steps to resolve them. Follows through on commitments to colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates Integrity: Values and attends to rules, policies, and procedures and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, yet widely accepted, social standards.
Requirements
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Compact RN license for Kansas and Missouri
BLS certification
Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays and evenings
Possess ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional posture
Experience with electronic medical records systems required; prior working knowledge of Epic preferred
Minimum of two years’ experience in clinical setting; prior experience in surgical setting preferred
Minimum of one year women’s health care experience; prior experience with sonography preferred
Travel throughout the affiliate as needed
Bilingual a plus
37.5 hour work week, four 10 hour days
$2,500 sign on bonus is payable at the end of 60 days of successful employment.
Annual Paid Time Off: Vacation - 112.5 hours, Sick Leave - 48 hours, Holidays - 105 hours which includes a full holiday week in December
Parental Leave: After 12 months of full-time employment, employees are eligible for paid parental leave which is 100% base salary for 6 weeks.
