Registered Nurse (Part-Time)

Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. Our mission is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care services. We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.

About the Role

The RN will provide nursing care to PPM patients and perform nursing tasks necessary for efficient center operations to ensure high-quality patient services and support, efficient patient flow, and a professional health care environment. This position is part-time (3 days per week) and based in Annapolis, Maryland (Wednesdays & Thursdays) with required travel 1 day a week to Baltimore, Maryland (Fridays).

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic and non-judgmental direct nursing care in all health center areas as appropriate to scope of practice, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Workflow guidelines.
• Conduct ultrasound, medical histories, counseling, vitals, lab work, and other tasks as needed in all aspects of PPM services to ensure patient flow and quality health care.
• Correctly enter patient information into Electronic Practice Management (EPM) system and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Maintain documentation of all patient care activities provided, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Workflow guidelines.
• Assist with patient notification and follow-up in accordance with PPM policies and under the direction of PPM providers.
• Prepare and administer medications to patients per clinician’s written orders, PPM standing orders protocols, and as allowed by scope of practice and regulations.
• Demonstrate PPM customer service standards and maintain excellent working relationships with staff and patients.
• Provide patients with opportunities to provide feedback through surveys and reviews, and offer service recovery when needed.
• Contribute to achieving health center productivity goals and adhere to affiliate goals on customer service, wait times, and complaint resolution.
• Prepare the recovery room for surgical days with appropriate medications, patient information, and equipment.
• Comply with agency Quality Assurance plan, OSHA, CLIA, and all pertinent government regulations.
• Attend in-services, staff meetings, and staff development activities as requested.
• Work with volunteers, interns, and medical learners as applicable.
• Travel as assigned and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Maryland state or Maryland-endorsed Registered Nurse license.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Nurse.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Active BLS/ACLS certification or willingness to obtain within 180 days of employment.
• Previous reproductive health, abortion care, gynecological, or labor and delivery nurse experience preferred.
• Willingness to support the mission of Planned Parenthood of Maryland.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently (Spanish fluency desired but not required).
• Experience with obstetric sonography or willingness to learn.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or clients.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to perform and teach standard nursing functions.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 25 pounds and assist patients from tables to wheelchairs.
• Exposure to confidential information requiring strict adherence to confidentiality policies.
• Contact with employees, patients, and outside agencies; requires cooperative and courteous attitude.
• Must work as part of a team and be willing to cross-cover functions to optimize patient care and flow.
• This position involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and airborne pathogens. Required immunizations include Rubella and annual Tuberculosis screening; Hepatitis B immunization offered at no charge.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.