Registered Nurse- AB Clinic (32 hours)
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Overview
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU)
is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in six health centers across the state. At PPAU, care is more than services; it’s the approach we take with compassion and a commitment to improving lives with kindness, respect, and inclusivity for adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Position Summary
— With the collaboration of the affiliate Surgical Director and the Medical Director, provides quality clinical and counseling services on all aspects of reproductive health, including contraception, abortion, and reproductive health. As a member of the clinic team, participates in the development and implementation of processes to provide quality patient care in accordance with the Agency’s protocols, policies and procedures. This position is 32 hours per week.
Note: this position will work in an abortion clinic.
Responsibilities
Interpersonal Skills — Promotes positive customer relations in dealing with patients, visitors, volunteers, community members and other employees. Demonstrates competency by:
Adheres to, complies with, and demonstrates support for the mission, policies, and procedures of the Agency
Addresses problems positively and listens non-defensively
Maintains appropriate patient and staff confidentiality
Attends and actively participates in team meetings and other meetings as required
Represents the Agency positively to the public and in the community
Participates in performance improvement initiatives
Treats all patients, visitors and co-workers with respect and dignity
Arrives at work on time and completes agreed-upon schedule
Maintains open lines of communication
Provides accurate information enabling the client to make informed choices
Critical Thinking
Assures achievement of high patient care standards. Collaborates with other members of the health care team on patient care standards and enhancement of efficient clinical operations
Participates with team members in the hiring, training and performance review of new employees
Acts as a resource for other team members providing technical assistance when requested/ indicated
Participates in student training
Maintains clinical systems, e.g., abnormal lab follow-ups to ensure agency compliance with protocol
Maintains awareness of clinic financial and patient data
Complies with Agency policies and procedures at all times
Complies with appropriate Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
Technical Skills
Complete duties, responsibilities and competencies in a manner that is effective and appropriate. Competency is demonstrated when RN can:
Assess the client, taking an accurate and relevant medical, sexual and social history
Provide accurate information on all contraceptive methods, enabling the client to make informed choices
Provide accurate information on abortion procedures, tailoring education to fit the needs of the patient
Provide informed consent for abortion services, as indicated
Provide pre-op teaching and medication, as indicated
Provide moderate sedation services, as indicated
Maintain ACLS certification. Provide recovery room services, as indicated
Recognize emergency situations and act to ensure the health and safety of the patient
Perform, order and interpret diagnostic tests within the scope of the medical standards and guidelines
Communicate patient health concerns, lab results, or other issues to the appropriate medical provider
Document client encounters promptly and accurately
Complete tasks that support patient care such as phone consultations and patient follow-up
Participate in the on-call emergency phone rotation
Participate in continuing medical education as necessary for licensure
Recognize ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing abortion care to women and their significant others
Assist other staff as needed
Demonstrate respect for diversity in daily activities
Accept direction and support agency objectives, goals and values
Other duties as required/ requested
Qualifications
Current RN Utah license
Bachelors, ADN or diploma in Nursing
Surgical experience preferred, not required
Current ACLS certification preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
Benefits
Affordable medical and dental benefits
Voluntary Vision, Accident and Identity Protection benefits
Company paid basic life insurance
Company paid short term and long term disability coverage
403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match
Generous PTO
13 paid holidays
Free subscription to CALM
8 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
Unlimited access to the EAP (Employee Assistants Plan)
A caring and empowering workplace culture
As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is committed to putting people first and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome all people regardless of gender, gender identity, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation, and encourage applicants with diverse experiences to apply.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about data processing, please contact us.
Our salary ranges from $38.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on experience, with an additional $1/hr Spanish-speaking differential for employees who pass a written and spoken Spanish language assessment.
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Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU)
is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in six health centers across the state. At PPAU, care is more than services; it’s the approach we take with compassion and a commitment to improving lives with kindness, respect, and inclusivity for adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Position Summary
— With the collaboration of the affiliate Surgical Director and the Medical Director, provides quality clinical and counseling services on all aspects of reproductive health, including contraception, abortion, and reproductive health. As a member of the clinic team, participates in the development and implementation of processes to provide quality patient care in accordance with the Agency’s protocols, policies and procedures. This position is 32 hours per week.
Note: this position will work in an abortion clinic.
Responsibilities
Interpersonal Skills — Promotes positive customer relations in dealing with patients, visitors, volunteers, community members and other employees. Demonstrates competency by:
Adheres to, complies with, and demonstrates support for the mission, policies, and procedures of the Agency
Addresses problems positively and listens non-defensively
Maintains appropriate patient and staff confidentiality
Attends and actively participates in team meetings and other meetings as required
Represents the Agency positively to the public and in the community
Participates in performance improvement initiatives
Treats all patients, visitors and co-workers with respect and dignity
Arrives at work on time and completes agreed-upon schedule
Maintains open lines of communication
Provides accurate information enabling the client to make informed choices
Critical Thinking
Assures achievement of high patient care standards. Collaborates with other members of the health care team on patient care standards and enhancement of efficient clinical operations
Participates with team members in the hiring, training and performance review of new employees
Acts as a resource for other team members providing technical assistance when requested/ indicated
Participates in student training
Maintains clinical systems, e.g., abnormal lab follow-ups to ensure agency compliance with protocol
Maintains awareness of clinic financial and patient data
Complies with Agency policies and procedures at all times
Complies with appropriate Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
Technical Skills
Complete duties, responsibilities and competencies in a manner that is effective and appropriate. Competency is demonstrated when RN can:
Assess the client, taking an accurate and relevant medical, sexual and social history
Provide accurate information on all contraceptive methods, enabling the client to make informed choices
Provide accurate information on abortion procedures, tailoring education to fit the needs of the patient
Provide informed consent for abortion services, as indicated
Provide pre-op teaching and medication, as indicated
Provide moderate sedation services, as indicated
Maintain ACLS certification. Provide recovery room services, as indicated
Recognize emergency situations and act to ensure the health and safety of the patient
Perform, order and interpret diagnostic tests within the scope of the medical standards and guidelines
Communicate patient health concerns, lab results, or other issues to the appropriate medical provider
Document client encounters promptly and accurately
Complete tasks that support patient care such as phone consultations and patient follow-up
Participate in the on-call emergency phone rotation
Participate in continuing medical education as necessary for licensure
Recognize ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing abortion care to women and their significant others
Assist other staff as needed
Demonstrate respect for diversity in daily activities
Accept direction and support agency objectives, goals and values
Other duties as required/ requested
Qualifications
Current RN Utah license
Bachelors, ADN or diploma in Nursing
Surgical experience preferred, not required
Current ACLS certification preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
Benefits
Affordable medical and dental benefits
Voluntary Vision, Accident and Identity Protection benefits
Company paid basic life insurance
Company paid short term and long term disability coverage
403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match
Generous PTO
13 paid holidays
Free subscription to CALM
8 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
Unlimited access to the EAP (Employee Assistants Plan)
A caring and empowering workplace culture
As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is committed to putting people first and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome all people regardless of gender, gender identity, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation, and encourage applicants with diverse experiences to apply.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about data processing, please contact us.
Our salary ranges from $38.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on experience, with an additional $1/hr Spanish-speaking differential for employees who pass a written and spoken Spanish language assessment.
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