Charge Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN)

• 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities80% CLINICALProvide 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 st
• ability 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% ADMINISTRATIVETrain 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 checksComplete 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. CompetenciesAdapting 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.

Requirements

• 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 Preferred Qualifications

• ability·         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 BelongingEOE/AA—PPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+. THE WORK OF PPGPPlanned 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 Us

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. PPGP believes that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage all individuals to share their pronouns during interviews and meetings. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information

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