Registered Nurse - Eureka, CA

Position: Registered Nurse - Eureka, CA - 8 hours
Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Eureka Health Centers. This role is part-time, onsite, 8 hours weekly. This role at Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical insurance for full-time employees, 75% coverage for dependent children, 25% coverage for spouses/domestic partners, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, earned time off (ETO) and paid sick time accrued based on hours worked, a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 12 months, and 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays each year.

Work Schedule Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM This position is represented by SEIU Local 1021. SUMMARY The Registered Nurse will function as part of health center department staff providing direct patient-centered care in surgical abortion clinic under the clinical supervision of the Nurse Manager and in accordance with PPFA and PPNorCal Medical Standards and Guidelines and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PPNorCal RN include the following:
* Adhere to PPNorCal Medical Standards and Guidelines while providing patient-centered care.
* Work as an integral member of the outpatient clinical team utilizing detailed communication to ensure clinic and department flow is optimal.
* Maintain excellent organizational skills, a sense of responsibility and a high level of motivation.
* Work efficiently in a busy environment, often under pressure, without compromising accuracy, attention to detail, and courtesy to patients and staff.
* Document in electronic health records accurately and thoroughly.
* Maintain professional manner and patient confidentiality.
* Dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives and administer injections of hormonal contraceptives approved by the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in strict adherence to PPNorCal RN standardized procedures, PPNorCal MS&Gs, and US Medical Eligibility Criteria.
* Refill medications per order of an Advanced Practice Clinician or physician.
* Educate patients on sexually transmitted illnesses and reproductive/urinary tract infections signs, symptoms, etiology and treatment.
* Educate patients on the female reproductive cycle and all contraceptive method options.
* Consult with Advanced Practice Clinicians and the on-call physician appropriately.
* Manage medical emergencies.
* Support and actively participate in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives of PPNorCal. ESSENCIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF RN IN PROCEDURAL ABORTION CLINIC
* Perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds if appropriately trained and privileged
* Review medical history, drug allergies, current medications, and labs of patients to address any special considerations and ensure no contraindications to surgical abortion procedure.
* Consult with abortion providers regarding special considerations or contraindications to surgical abortion procedure as needed.
* Complete patient intake for procedural abortion and family planning services as needed.
* Perform transvaginal and/or abdominal ultrasounds
* Perform in-house labs such as hemoglobin, RH factor, rapid HIV tests and pregnancy tests.
* Collect blood, urine, pharyngeal and rectal samples for testing and order labs as instructed by an Advanced Practice Clinician or physician.
* Complete sedation screening on all patients who elect moderate sedation; screening includes but is not limited to review of vital signs, BMI, oxygen saturation, ASA classification, risk of obstructive sleep apnea, physical exam of head and neck, and auscultation of heart and lungs.
* Initiate peripheral intravenous lines and withdraw blood as needed.
* Elicit and answer questions regarding the surgical abortion procedure, risks, and aftercare.
* Elicit and answer questions regarding return of menstruation and birth control use/side effects.
* Inform patients of next steps and expectations in their surgical abortion appointment.
* Review and sign informed consent forms for surgical abortion…