Registered Nurse

About the role

The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse to join the team at our Hamilton Health Center in Richmond. Registered Nurses at VLPP provide nursing expertise before, during and after abortion care in compliance with VLPP medical protocols once appropriate training and privileges are obtained.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks according to VLPP Medical Standards and Guidelines as well as relevant HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, ASC and other regulatory requirements, including infection control standards and security guidelines.
• Serve as a Recovery Room and/or IV / Sedation nurse on procedure days. The nurse may also be performing ultrasounds, patient histories and providing education/consent as needed.
• Clear the recovery room and assure the rooms are stocked and ready for patient care.
• Complete pre-sedation patient assessments and prepare patients for procedures, including collecting baseline vitals and IV starts.
• Supervise patient recovery area following procedures according to MS&G standards including assessing for stability for discharge and alerting clinician to any signs of complication.
• Provide discharge instructions to patients, including: what to expect after an abortion and/or sedation, review of emergency precautions and how to contact VLPP staff in case of emergencies, contraceptive education, additional support resources, etc.
• Prepare recovery room including cleaning and stocking supplies and equipment prior to each clinic session and between patients; monitor inventory and report supply needs to Health Center Manager.
• Coordinate and/or administer emergency procedures as needed and per provider’s instructions.
• Perform inventory of crash carts and complete any additional Quality Assurance tasks (ex. ASC logs, checking oxygen, monthly emergency carts, AED, etc).
• May provide support to patients calling with concerns after their care at VLPP through the Clinical Consultation Line as needed.
• Accurate and thorough medical record documentation in patient records as required per MS&Gs.

Qualifications

• Current State of Virginia Registered Nurse;
• Current BLS certification;
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred;
• Previous experience in reproductive health care, abortion care, and/or ambulatory surgical centers are preferred.

Pay and Benefits

• Starts at $40.06/hr.
• Bilingual candidates are eligible for a $1/hr increase with the completion of a successful 3rd party language assessment.
• Benefits include: 401k matching, Employer Assistance Program.